Police have arrested a man after a suspected Molotov cocktail was thrown through the window of a restaurant in Southbank this morning.
Officers have been told the man was first seen in the foyer of a Whiteman Street hotel following reports a small fire had been lit in one of the reception area toilets shortly before 12.30am.
The small fire was quickly extinguished before the man was seen leaving the area headed towards Clarendon Street.
A short time later emergency services were called to a Southbank Promenade restaurant following reports a suspected incendiary device had been thrown through the window of a restaurant along the waterfront.
It appears an outside awning and tables and chairs were damaged by the fire.
A 39-year-old man was arrested by police shortly after.
The Southbank man is currently assisting police with their enquires.
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating and appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information or anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.
