US Edition'Violent disorder' at Iran's London embassy leave four in hospital
Police arrested a protester for trespassing and assault after removing a flag amid clashes that left several officers injured and multiple arrests, officials said.
- On Friday, January 16, a protester scaled the Iranian Embassy, Princes's Gate, Kensington, London, removed a flag and was arrested by the Metropolitan Police on suspicion of criminal damage, trespass and assaulting police.
- The unrest in Iran began over economic hardship and expanded to challenge the ruling regime, with the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reporting 3,090 deaths during protests as of Friday.
- During the clashes, police said missiles were thrown at officers and a section 35 order was imposed, while paramedics confirmed four people were taken to hospital and assessed others in South Kensington.
- Police said a number of people have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, and a significant police presence with additional officers remains to prevent further disorder.
- In Tehran, officials report outward normality and a week-long internet blackout has limited unrest reporting, while the prospect of U.S. intervention has receded despite Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urging action after the U.S. presidential pledge.
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Arrests, injuries after clashes outside Iran’s London embassy
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Four police hurt and 14 arrests made during Iranian embassy protest
Footage shared on social media appeared to show protesters in London being arrested and others with injuries. Four officers were injured and 14 people arrested during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London, the Metropolitan Police said. The arrests were made on suspicion of offences including violent disorder and trespass on Friday, the force said. The officers sustained minor injuries. Footage shared on social media appeared to show protest…
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