Video Captures Arson Attack At East London Indian Restaurant, Man Engulfed in Flames

Last Updated:August 25, 2025, 12:45 IST

A video from East London shows masked attackers dousing an Indian restaurant with liquid and setting it on fire. Two people were arrested in the case.

Restaurant in East London set ablaze (Video screengrabs/Social Media)

A video of an arson attempt at an Indian restaurant in East London has emerged, showing flames engulfing the outlet on the night of August 22, thus seriously injuring five people.

Footage from the scene showed a group, with covered faces, pouring liquid on the floor. They set the restaurant ablaze moments later.

Footage from outside the diner showed a man with his clothes on fire, running out of the eatery.

A 15-year-old boy and a 54-year-old man were arrested on Sunday in connection with the case.

Three women and two men, believed to be diners at the eatery, suffered burn injuries and were treated at the scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service before being taken to the hospital. 

Two of them, a man and a woman, remain in a life-threatening condition, news agency PTI quoted the police as saying.

“While we have made two arrests, our investigation continues at pace so we can piece together what happened on Friday evening," said Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers of the Met Police’s Central Specialist Crime North unit.

“I know the community members are concerned and shocked by this incident. I would urge anyone with any information or concerns to come forward and speak to the police," he said.

The suspects were arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and remain in police custody.

There was a large police presence in the Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, area of the restaurant over the weekend.

The restaurant, managed by Rohit Kaluvala, describes itself as being dedicated to serving the “authentic flavours of India".

“Some of our clientele include movie executives, film and television crews, religious and cultural events, charity and business events, and religious and cultural events. Our restaurant is highly known for both its first-rate customer service and its high-quality, distinctive Indian cuisine served with its authentic recipes," its website notes, highlighting curry award wins over the years.

Meanwhile, the London Fire Brigade said it continues to investigate the cause of the blaze.

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