UPDATED: Burning of flag in restaurant results in arson charge

Brantford Police said Friday morning they have identified two individuals involved in an incident on Tuesday in which a fire was set inside a Brantford restaurant.As a result of an investigation, a 34-year-old Brantford man has been charged with arson and mischief in connection with the occurrence.Tom Mercante, owner of Mercasa Little Italy Eatery at Wayne Gretzky Parkway and Henry Street, said two men entered the restaurant at about 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.“When they ca