Police hunt arsonist who set fire to Byford restaurant

CCTV shows the arsonist at the Byford restaurant. PIC: 7NEWS

An arsonist is on the run after he broke into a Byford restaurant and set it on fire.

It's believed the man forced entry into the Strand Cafe just before midnight on Saturday and used petrol to set it alight.

The owner had only bought the business two months ago.

PIC: 7NEWS

The fire caused a damage bill of $250,000.

The restaurant will be closed until further notice.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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