ANGRY protesters stormed a council town hall chanting "it was murder" as they demanded justice for those affected by the Grenfell Tower inferno.

Hundreds of people with placards reading "we demand an inquest" gathered outside Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall at around 3pm.

37 Protesters demanding justice entered Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall Credit: Reuters

37 A separate group broke away from the other protesters as they gained access to the building Credit: Getty Images

37 The group of around 70 were confronted police as they gathered on a stairwell in the town hall Credit: Getty Images

37 The group of demonstrators chanted "it was murder" as they stormed the building Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

37 Police in hi-vis jackets were seen trying to clam the protesters down Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

37 One unknown man was caught up in the protest Credit: Reuters

37 The crowds waved paper at the man as tensions mounted Credit: Reuters

37 Police entered the building in an attempt to calm the situation Credit: Reuters

37 Protesters gathered outside waving placards Credit: Getty Images

37 Protesters chanted for "answers" as they gathered outside the council building Credit: Reuters

37 One demonstrator covered his face as he prepared to enter the building Credit: Reuters

But around an hour later, the crowd split into two - with one smaller group breaking off to try and get inside, while others remained at the bottom of steps at the building.

Shocking footage shows the smaller group banging their fists on the door demanding to be let in.

They then managed to gain entry and storm the building through a side door.

Meanwhile, a second demonstration got underway outside Whitehall in the City.

The crowd then marched towards Downing Street shouting "May must go", "justice for Grenfell" and "blood on your hands".

They were met with a cordon of police officers as they marched up Horseguards Parade, coming to a stop outside the entrance to Downing Street.

Organisers estimated at least 1,400 were involved, with many waving placards.

Others gathered outside a church close to Grenfell Tower, where Theresa May was meeting with victims and relatives of the disaster.

She left to cries of "murderer" and "coward" while being escorted to her car under heavy police presence.

37 Protesters in a separate group outside the building called for calm Credit: Getty Images

37 A sea of people were seen inside the town hall wanting answers Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

37 Many chanted for justice after entering the building Credit: Getty Images

37 Sadness has turned to anger for locals who want to know how the fire was able to happen Credit: Reuters

37 Locals want to know why those made homeless by the blaze can't be rehoused in the borough Credit: Reuters

37 Some of the protesters had photos showing some of the children missing following the blaze Credit: Getty Images

37 Protesters also waved signs saying they were "livid" Credit: EPA

37 Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the town hall demanding justice Credit: Sky News

Tensions mounted as locals demanded to know how the devastating fire was allowed to happen as they shouted "cowards" and "liars".

But there were calls for calm outside as one speaker said: "The world is watching. We are not animals. I am a man."

Police and security guards confronted around 60 people from the crowd in the building as they gathered on a stairwell.

37 A protester waves a page from The Sun showing the faces of the missing while outside the town hall Credit: Reuters

37 Cops lead a man out of the council building as emotions reached breaking point Credit: Reuters

37 A policeman's hat is dislodged during the chaos Credit: Reuters

37 The protests came as experts warned the fire was spread by cladding panels which are fitted to countless buildings across Britain Credit: Getty Images

37 Police try to calm protesters after they stormed the town hall Credit: Reuters

Some protesters covered their faces as the atmosphere turned from sadness to anger.

They left the building at around 5.30pm chanting "Theresa May must go".

It came the Prime Minister announced a £5 million fund for emergency supplies, food and clothing during a meeting with survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

She had been visiting nearby St Clement's Church where she was branded a "coward" by some people as she left.

Mustafa Almansur, whose friend is missing from the 23rd floor, said protesters wanted assurances homeless survivors would be rehoused in the borough.

He said: "The outpouring of love and generosity from the public has been extraordinary, £5 million has already been raised.

"But neither the leader of the council nor his cabinet have not made any commitments to those who have suffered.

37 Separate protesters carried placards as they stayed outside the town hall Credit: PA:Press Association

37 It appeared to be a different story inside as tensions against the council grew Credit: Reuters

37 Hundreds had attended the protest but a separate group entered the building Credit: PA:Press Association

37 Theresa May was heckled by a group of protesters at nearby St Clement's Church Credit: PA:Press Association

37 The protest started at around 3pm but an hour later, a smaller group broke off Credit: Getty Images

"The council has not committed any funds for the welfare of the public. We would like the leader of the council to make a statement to the media and public present today.

"We demand the chief executive and the leader respond to the victim's of this tragedy.

"Firstly we want communication with with victims of the Grenfell tower fire so that we know who has died. Families need to know if they have lost their loved ones.

"Particularly funding to cover the cost of rehoming the victim's of this tragedy.

"No commitment has been made to the victims to rehome them in the borough. This commitment needs to be made today.

"We demand a criminal investigation into the £10million that was spent of public money on the refurbishment of the property."

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Housing minister Alok Sharma had made "complete reassurances" that those affected by the blaze would be rehomed in Kensington.

He said: “Can I just be absolutely clear and reiterate what Nick [Hurd] has said is that we’re going to be working with the local authority and the Government to guarantee that every single family from Grenfell House will be rehoused in the local area."

But Kensington and Chelsea council confirmed they may have to "explore" other housing options for victims in "other parts of the capital".

37 A protester appears to clash with police inside the town hall Credit: EPA

37 A flood of people could be seen outside the council building Credit: Reuters

37 Inside, tensions were mounting as emotions over the Grenfell disaster ran high Credit: Reuters

37 Emotions boiled over as a group of protesters stormed the hall Credit: EPA

37 Pop star Lily Allen was pictured inside Kensington and Chelsea Town Hall Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Pop star Lily Allen, who has continued to lend her support to the Grenfell Tower victims, was pictured inside the town hall.

She had earlier blasted claims those affected will be forced to live outside their borough.

And she slammed reports suggesting those who lost their homes may be rehoused elsewhere in London - despite the government committing to housing them locally.

Lily referenced a Guardian article announcing the plans on Twitter, blasting: "THIS CAN NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN".

Popstar Lily, who lives close to the affected area, has been working hard at the scene helping families and volunteers.

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37 Bedding is laid out at Westway Sports Centre where homeless Grenfell Tower residents had to sleep on the floor Credit: Alamy

37 At least 30 people died after the fire ripped through Grenfell Tower Credit: London News Pictures

37 It is feared the death toll could rise to more than 100 Credit: Eyevine

Lily has previously offered beds, lifts and tea to those in need.

It comes after she claimed the number of victims of the Grenfell Tower blaze was being “downplayed” and the true death toll is closer to “150 people”

The 32-year-old, who lives close to the area affected, told Channel 4 News yesterday the “off-the-record” figures were “given to her by police and fire crews”.

So far, police have confirmed at least 30 people have died in the tragedy - although they have warned this figure will rise.