The cause of a fire at Indian Garden 2 restaurant in Fordham near Soham on Monday (August 14) is believed to be arson.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service shared this update earlier today.

A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue said: "The cause of the fire is believed to be deliberate.

"Anyone with information should contact police by visiting www.cambs.police.uk to submit an online report or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."

Since the update, Cambridgeshire Constabulary has launched an appeal for information following this arson attack.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Police received a call reporting a fire at the Indian Garden restaurant, in Church Street, at 5am on Monday.

"The fire caused a power cut on Church Street Road, and led to the restaurant being structurally unsafe, with the downstairs being destroyed."

PC Lucy Holderness, who is investigating, said: “We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV in the area who could assist our investigation to get in touch as soon as possible".

"Anyone with information should report it to police online or call 101 and quote the reference number 35/60922/23."