Queensland Police arrest Eagleby and Moorooka man after alleged arson attack on Troy Candy’s business

One of the men behind the alleged arson attack which saw a popular social media identity’s car business get “firebombed”, has been named. SEE THE VIDEO

One of the men behind the alleged arson attack which saw a popular social media identity’s car business get “firebombed”, has been named.

On Wednesday, Queensland Police arrested two men after almost three months of investigating an alleged arson attack on June 28 at 3.30am in Distribution Court, Arundel.

The Eye Candy Motorsports business of Gold Coast influencer Troy Williams, aka Troy Candy, was the centre of the “fire bomb” attack.

Influencer Troy Candy with his car at Monterey keys. Picture Glenn Hampson

Police, who released footage of the alleged attack and computer-generated images of two suspects, said the arrests came after lengthy investigations and public help.

In the attack on Troy Candy’s car-wrap business, two men – one in a hi-vis uniform and then other in black clothing – are seen in footage making their way to unit number 16.

Footage released of two people who were involved with setting Troy Candy's Eye Candy Motorsports alight. Photos: Queensland Police

The pair cut a hole in the roof of the business before pouring accelerant inside and setting it alight.

On Wednesday morning, police executed search warrants in Moorooka and Eagleby where they arrested two males.

Bodycam footage of the arrests showed police leading the suspects away in handcuffs and removing items in evidence bags.

Police charged 51-year-old Alexander Restrepo from Moorooka with arson, possess a dangerous drug, possess utensil and unlawfully possession of a weapon (namely knuckle duster).

He briefly faced Brisbane Magistrates Court on September 14 and did not apply for bail.

The matter was adjourned until October 9.

Footage released of two people who were involved with setting Troy Candy's Eye Candy Motorsports alight. Photos: Queensland Police

A 49-year-old Eagleby man was also charged with arson and contravening order about information necessary to access information stored electronically.

He was due to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court on September 13.

Mr Williams told the Bulletin he was “very, very happy” arrests had been made in the case.

However he said he remained in the dark about why his business had been targeted, with police telling him there was no clear link between himself and the two men arrested.

Police are still continuing investigations into another arson attack which occurred only four days earlier on June 24 at 3.30.

Footage of the incident on June 24 showed one person – in a black mask – jumping over a closed gate with a jerry can and a hammer.

The person then made his way to unit number 26, home to The Bento Buzz, poured gasoline on the ground, set a match to it and ran away.

Photos captured the aftermath of the blaze, including marks staining the top storey of the building and smashed windows.

The scene in Distribution CT, Arundel as Police are investigate a suspicious fire overnight. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Owners of The Bento Buzz – which had been in the location for eight years – said they were “heartbroken” by the arson attack on their business.

“My heart is broken and I can’t stop crying,” owner Peta said to their 42,000 Instagram followers.

“I have no other words for now, I need to wrap my head around this devastating turn of events.

“Thank you for your support of our family business over the last eight years.

“It’s meant the world to me.”

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