Horrifying moment Grenfell Tower residents told 'you don't deserve anything'

Netflix has dropped the first trailer for its much-awaited documentary detailing the harrowing Grenfell Tower fire in West London, which claimed 72 lives and sent shockwaves across the nation.

The gripping new film, titled Grenfell: Uncovered and brought to life by director Olaide Sadiq with producers James Rogan, Sandy Smith and Soleta Rogan, is set to premiere later this year.

As of today (May 23), viewers have been given a first glimpse through a haunting trailer showcasing footage from the devastating fire and references to the ensuing cladding scandal that is bound to stir anger amongst Londoners.

The footage includes emotional testimonies from former Grenfell residents, recounting the night the building was engulfed in flames and their frantic escape attempts.

The trailer also chillingly features recordings of emergency calls made to the fire service as firefighters struggled with the magnitude of the disaster, reports MyLondon.

In stark comments, one resident stated they never "expected" such an event as Grenfell "because this is the United Kingdom".

Another survivor shares a tearful account, revealing how they were labelled as "scroungers" and dismissively told "you don't deserve anything" after becoming homeless post-fire.

Former PM Theresa May contributes to the narrative, addressing the systemic failings during the construction of the tower block.

The new trailer for the Grenfell documentary highlights ignored warning signs prior to the catastrophic blaze.

The chilling preview includes a stark comparison: "This is described as sticking a petrol tanker to the outside of a building," a voice in the trailer warns.

A disturbing demonstration with a blowtorch on cladding material illustrates its perilous flammability.

The lack of accountability for those behind the tragedy is underscored by an interviewee's words, describing it as "heartbreaking, unbelievable cruelty".

Social media users have been quick to react to the trailer, with many voicing their ongoing anguish over the tragedy that could have been avoided.

One user reflected on the impact of the event, saying: "Very tragic event. I remember when this was all over the news. Can't wait to watch this."

Another eagerly awaits the documentary, remarking: "Can't wait for this one."

Netflix's synopsis for the documentary Grenfell: Uncovered promises a meticulous examination of the events leading up to the 2017 disaster that claimed 72 lives in west London.

The film aims to give a platform to survivors, grieving families, and firefighters, while piecing together the sequence of events preceding the fire.

The Grenfell Tower inferno of June 2017 stands as one of the UK's most harrowing modern tragedies.

A devastating fire erupted just before 1am on June 14 in the kitchen of a fourth-floor flat at a 23-storey tower block in North Kensington, West London, rapidly climbing the building's exterior and engulfing all four sides. By 3am, the majority of the upper floors were in flames.

The harrowing footage is sure to spark outrage among Londoners and those further afield, as it has emerged that this tragedy was entirely preventable.

The final report from the Grenfell Inquiry damningly highlighted a litany of failures by both government and private entities, effectively turning the tower into "a death trap".

The cladding on the building was pinpointed as the "principal" reason for the rapid spread of the fire, with tests conducted years earlier exposing its dangerous properties.

Netflix is poised to bring to life the heart-wrenching accounts of those affected by the Grenfell tragedy, including victims, survivors, and bereaved families.

Grenfell: Uncovered will be released on Netflix on June 20