Two men arrested after Holloway takeaway fire

A cherry picker being used by London Fire Brigade containing two firefighters in the top platform spraying water on to the building below. There is a row of shops and the air is smoky. It is also dark as it is early morning.PA Media

Crews were sent to the scene early on Thursday morning

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a takeaway in Holloway.

The Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade were called at 03:50 GMT on Thursday to Seven Sisters Road.

Five people were taken to hospital for treatment after suffering the effects of smoke inhalation.

The force said two men were taken into custody then released on bail. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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