Met police investigate suspected arson attack after Ilford restaurant fire

Three people suffered life-threatening injuries in blaze in Gants Hill area of east London on Friday night

Scotland Yard is investigating a suspected arson attack on a restaurant in Ilford, east London, which has left three people in a life-threatening condition.

Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene in Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, at about 9pm on Friday.