Two men wanted after IED detonated in Ontario restaurant, injuring 15 people

Police say a total of 15 people have been injured, three critically, after two suspects detonated an improvised explosive device at an Indian restaurant in Mississauga, Ont.

The explosive device was set off at about 10 p.m. last night as some members of the community were celebrating a birthday. Including staff and guests, there was about 40 people in the restaurant.

@Peel_Paramedics have transported 15 pts. from The Bombay Bhel restaurant in Mississauga. 3 pts. were taken to trauma centres with critical blast injuries. pic.twitter.com/Qhd9mX2wV7

— Peel Paramedics (@Peel_Paramedics) May 25, 2018

Two men were seen entering the restaurant with an improvised explosive device. They were seen fleeing eastbound on foot from the scene, immediately following the explosion.

Victims of the blast were transported to three different hospitals. A 35-year-old man from Brampton, a 62 year-old woman from Mississauga, and a 48-year-old woman from Mississauga were taken to a Toronto Trauma Centre where they remain in stable condition.

Twelve other victims ranging in age from 23 to 69 years old were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries, and have been treated and released.

2 suspects attended the scene, detonated an Improvised Explosive Device within the restaurant. Several injured were taken to local hospital and 3 in critical condition were taken to a Toronto Trauma Centre. pic.twitter.com/yzCT59UVN6

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) May 25, 2018

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and to their families. We know this is an extremely difficult time for them,” said Chief Jennifer Evans at a news conference this morning. “I want the community to know that every available police resource is being used to locate the people responsible for this horrendous act.”

The first man is described as 5’10’’- 6’0’’ feet tall, stocky build, mid-20s, light skin, wearing dark blue jeans, dark-coloured zip-up hoodie pulled over his head, baseball cap with a light grey peak and his face covered with dark material.

The second man is described as 5’9’’- 5’10’’ feet tall, fair skin, thin build, wearing faded blue jeans, dark zip-up hoodie with a brass-coloured zipper and the hood pulled over his head, grey t-shirt, dark-coloured skate shoes and his face covered with dark material.

The investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these individuals. They are looking to speak to anyone who may have been in the restaurant or in the area at the time of the incident, or anyone who has dash cam or other video that may help the investigation.