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Evening Standard
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Shaun Wilson

Police seek man after 'deliberate fire' that caused significant damage to City of London building

Simon Dantes Calancea is known to frequent the Square Mile and North West London - (City of London Police)

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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