2 people arrested on suspicion of arson following a blaze at an Indian restaurant
A 15-year-old boy was among two people arrested on suspicion of arson following a blaze at an Indian restaurant that left five people injured, including two in critical condition. The fire broke out at the Indian Aroma restaurant in Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill, Ilford, on Friday night.
Three women and two men, believed to be diners, suffered severe burns during the incident. Two of them, a man and a woman remain in critical condition, the Metropolitan Police said.
CCTV footage from a news agency appeared to show a group of masked individuals entering the restaurant, pouring liquid onto the floor, and within seconds the place was engulfed in flames, times of India reported
"We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, an incident response officer and paramedics from our hazardous area response team," the London Ambulance Service said
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