Police seek man after 'deliberate fire' that caused significant damage to City of London building
Police are searching for a man after a suspected arson attack caused significant damage to a building in the City of London.
Detectives would like to question Simon Dantes Calancea regarding the incident.
City of London Police stated that the offence was a deliberate fire to a building in the City which caused serious damage.
Calancea is a familiar face in the Square Mile and has also has links to several areas of north west London.
A spokesperson for the City of London Police said: 'We're looking for Simon Dantes Calancea, who we'd like to speak to in relation to a serious offence in the City.
'He is known to frequent the Square Mile and North West London.
'If seen, please do not approach, but call 999 immediately, quoting 25*339905.
'A deliberate fire that caused serious damage to a building in the City.'
Police advise the public not approach him if they see him, but instead call 999 immediately, quoting reference 25*339905.
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