An alleged arson fire damaged a barbershop in Laval early Monday morning. Laval police (SPL) received a 911 call at 4 a.m. about the incident on de la Concorde Boulevard Est in the Pont-Viau neighbourhood. Tenants living above the shop were forced from their homes, but there were no reported injuries. Police say witnesses saw a suspect fleeing the scene before the arrival of authorities. An alleged 21-year-old accomplice was arrested nearby. She is expected to be questioned by police sometime during the day.
