Barbershop in Laval hit by suspicious fire

A Laval police cruiser.

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.