3 people fight for lives after 'arson' on East London restaurant

London- Alsharq Tribune- Gina Issa

Three people are fighting for their lives after a suspected arson attack on a restaurant in East London last night.

A fire broke out at the venue in Woodford Avenue, near Gants Hill, Ilford, at 9.03pm last night (Friday, August 22).

Five people – three women and two men - were injured in the incident and treated at the scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.

All five people were taken hospital where they remain, and three of the five are reported to be in a life-threatening condition.

No arrests have been made yet.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, of the Met’s Central Specialist Crime North unit said: “We understand this incident will cause concern within the community.

"My team of specialist detectives are working at speed to piece the incident together. “Locals can expect to see a large police presence in the area.

If you have any concerns, please speak to those officers on the ground.”