Police say 79 people are now dead or missing after the fire at Grenfell Tower in west London.

Police Commander Stuart Cundy gave the new figure during a statement outside Scotland Yard on Monday. The previous figure given was 58.

A London Fire Brigade officer inside the Grenfell Tower. Credit:PA

Cundy says the new number may change as investigation continues.

Five people who had been reported missing after the disaster have been found safe and well, he said.