A forensic investigator at a restaurant in Ilford, east London after three people are in a life-threatening condition after a suspected arson attack. Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene in Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, at about 9pm on Friday. Part of the ground floor was damaged by fire and crews rescued five […][/caption]
A TEENAGE boy and a man have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge blaze at an Indian restaurant in east London.
Three people are in a life threatening condition following the fire at Indian Aroma in Ilford on Friday night.
A teenage boy and a man have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a huge blaze at an Indian restaurant[/caption]
A man and a woman are in a life threatening condition following the horror blaze[/caption]
Police, paramedics and firefighters raced to the fire at India Aroma restaurant in Gants Hill, Ilford, at about 9pm.
A 15-year-old boy and 54-year-old man were arrested on Sunday on suspicion of arson with intent to danger life and remain in police custody, the Metropolitan Police said.
Five people – three women and two men – were injured in the incident.
A man and a woman remain in a life-threatening condition.
Police also believe that there are two further victims who left the scene before they arrived with efforts ongoing to identify them.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, of the Met’s Central Specialist Crime North unit said: “While we have made two arrests, our investigation continues at pace so we can piece together what happened on Friday evening.
“I know the community are concerned and shocked by this incident. I would urge anyone with any information or concerns to come forward and speak to police.”
The force added that anyone with information is urged to contact the Met via 101, quoting 7559/22AUG.