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'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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