Four girls, 12, suffer 'life-changing burn injuries' after explosion at Wendy's restaurant

Four young girls have suffered life-changing burn injuries after an explosion at a restaurant in Brighton.

The victims, all aged 12, were rushed to hospital, where they remain, after a fire broke out at Wendy's in Western Road last night. are investigating the cause of the incident.

A spokesman for the force said: "Four 12-year-old girls sustained potentially life-changing burns injuries following an incident at Wendy's in Western Road, Brighton, around 8.30pm on Thursday October 31. They remain in hospital at this time, and our enquiries to establish the cause of the fire are ongoing.

"While we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident, anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1241 of 31/10." No arrests have been made.

Wendy's is an American fast-food chain known for its burgers, sandwiches, wraps and breakfast combos. It first opened in the UK in the 1980s and returned in 2021 after a 20-year absence. The restaurant in Brighton opened in March 2022.

The has contacted Wendy's for comment.