Appeal after man starts fire outside McDonald’s in Brighton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man started a small fire outside at McDonald’s branch in Brighton.
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The man had been in the McDonald’s branch around 4.45pm on Friday evening (January 25) when a verbal altercation occurred and staff asked him to leave, police said.
He did so, but returned around 6.20pm and started a small fire outside the premises, which was attended by East Sussex Fire and Rescue, confirmed police.
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Hide AdNo one was injured and the fire was quickly extinguished, according to police.
Police describe the suspect as white, 5ft 10-5 or 11ins, of slim build and wearing a green jacket, jeans and a maroon or brown beanie hat with white writing on the front.
A spokesman said: “If anyone witnessed the incidents either inside the McDonald’s or outside please report online or call 101 quoting serial 989 of 25/01.”