Moment man sets restaurant on fire
Shocking CCTV footage released by arson squad detectives shows the moment a man uses what appears to be a firework to set an inner Sydney restaurant alight.
NSW Police are appealing for information about the attack, which they believe is related to a previous arson incident at an Ettalong Beach tobacconist on the Central Coast in August last year.
The Marrickville attack occurred just before 1am on Friday, May 30, 2025, with emergency services responding to reports of a fire in the courtyard of a restaurant on Tuohy Lane.
Police investigations revealed that a firework was likely used to light the fire.
The restaurant was reportedly targeted the night before as well. The explosive is tossed into the restaurant. NewsWire Handout Credit: NewsWire
Footage from the Marrickville attack shows a man arrive by car before he pours some form of accelerant in the restaurant and retreats to the car.
He then tosses an explosive that shot a multi-coloured blast onto the street and then drives away.
Police are now seeking information to locate a man they believe could have information about both arson attacks. NSW Police believe this man can help with their inquiries. NewsWire Handout Credit: NewsWire Police are looking for a man who was seen driving a grey Toyota HiLux. NewsWire Handout Credit: NewsWire
He is described by police as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 185cm tall, and of medium build.
The man has black, curly, shoulder-length hair, wears glasses and was seen driving a grey Toyota HiLux at a service station near the Ettalong Beach attack.
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