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.
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Police, paramedics and firefighters raced to the fire at the eatery in Gants Hill 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.
Five people – three women and two men – were injured in the incident.
A man and a woman remain in a life-threatening condition, the Metropolitan Police said.
It is also believed that there are two further victims who left the scene before officers arrived, the force added.
Efforts remain 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.
