US EditionMan and boy arrested on suspicion of arson after restaurant fire leaves two in critical condition
Two suspects arrested after a suspected arson at an Ilford restaurant injured five people, with two in life-threatening condition, police said.
- At about 9pm on Friday, emergency services were called to Indian Aroma restaurant on Woodford Avenue in Gants Hill after it was set alight.
- CCTV footage appeared to show masked individuals enter, pour liquid, and seconds later flames engulfed the restaurant; Metropolitan Police treat it as suspected arson.
- On Saturday, the London Ambulance Service said it sent multiple specialist resources, treating five people for burns and smoke inhalation, taking two to a major trauma centre and three to local hospitals.
- On Sunday, 24 August, police arrested a 15‑year‑old boy and a 54‑year‑old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life; two victims remain in life-threatening condition and authorities urge calls to 101 quoting 7559/22AUG or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Part of the building's ground floor was damaged and nine people escaped before the blaze grew; Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers of the Met's Central Specialist Crime North unit said the investigation continues with a large local police presence.
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