Damage done to Black George restaurant in November 24, 2015 break and enter and arson. (Photo by Miranda Chant, BlackburnNews.com)Damage done to Black George restaurant in November 24, 2015 break and enter and arson. (Photo by Miranda Chant, BlackburnNews.com)
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Fire At Downtown Restaurant Considered Arson

By Miranda Chant
November 24, 2015 - 4:33pm

An early morning fire at a downtown restaurant has been deemed a case of arson.

London police and fire crews were called to the Black George Restaurant at 349 Talbot Street at 4:30am Tuesday.

Police say someone broke into the restaurant and started a fire. The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to help investigate the blaze.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.

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