SPRINGVALE, VIC. — Police are investigating a suspicious fire after Protective Services Officers (PSOs) at Springvale Railway Station were told that two males were seen breaking into the BBQ-K Korean restaurant on Springvale Road, near Windsor Avenue, Springvale, at 12.19am.

Fire crews were called after black smoke was observed coming from the top floor.

There was nobody inside.

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Firefighters were dispatched to the restaurant fire. SCREENSHOT: Ashley Geelan/VicNews.

Police believe the males then fled in a vehicle.

Shortly afterwards, emergency services were called to reports of a teenage boy with burns at a fast food restaurant on Warrigal Rd, Heatherton.

A 15-year-old male was arrested and transported to hospital under police guard.

A crime scene has been established.

An investigation is ongoing.


Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

SOURCEVictoria Police
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