Three people have been rushed to hospital after a suspected arson attack at a restaurant in Ilford.

Five people - three women and two men - were injured after a fire broke out at a restaurant in Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, after 9pm on Friday. They were treated by emergency services who rushed to the scene but three were taken to hospital and are in a life-threatening condition. The Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made but said they are investigating the blaze as a suspected arson attack.

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 pol

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