Teen arrested with burns after suspicious fire at Melbourne restaurant
A 15-year-old boy was found with burns after a suspicious fire at a Korean barbecue restaurant in Melbourne.
Two intruders allegedly broke into the Springvale Rd business near Windsor Ave shortly after midnight on Sunday. Black smoke poured from the top floor moments later.
No one was inside the restaurant at the time. The intruders allegedly fled in a car.
A short time later, the teenager was found with burns. He was at a fast food restaurant on Warrigal Road in nearby Heatherton.
Police arrested him at the venue and took him to hospital under guard.
- 15 years old
- Age of detained person
- Springvale Rd near Windsor Ave
- Restaurant location
- Warrigal Rd, Heatherton
- Teen found location
- shortly after midnight Sunday
- Time of break-in
Why it mattersPolice are investigating the connection between the restaurant break-in and the teen's injuries.
AustraliaIncident in Melbourne's southeast triggers investigation by Victoria Police.
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