Iranian Embassy Protest Leads to Fourteen Arrests
Recent protests outside the Iranian Embassy in London resulted in significant police activity and arrests. The Metropolitan Police reported that during these events, several objects were thrown at officers, leading to minor injuries for four police personnel.
Protest Overview
The confrontations occurred at the junction of Exhibition Road and Kensington Road on a Friday evening around 20:45 GMT. Demonstrators were voicing their dissent over recent violence against protesters in Iran. The unrest prompted the police to implement dispersal tactics to maintain public safety.
Arrests and Police Actions
- A man was arrested on charges of criminal damage and assaulting police.
- He is suspected of trespassing on diplomatic property while removing the Iranian flag.
- Protesters attempted to obstruct his arrest, resulting in the police enforcement of a section 35 dispersal order.
The dispersal order was a response to ongoing disorder outside the embassy. As part of the emergency measures, the police aimed to mitigate further disturbances.
Medical Response
In reaction to the protests, the London Ambulance Service attended the scene. They reported that four individuals were transported to a local hospital, while two others received treatment on-site.
Background Context
Earlier in the week, tensions escalated when the Iranian ambassador was summoned to the Foreign Office in London. This action followed a crackdown on protests in Iran, which tragically resulted in multiple casualties.
This protest adds to a series of demonstrations that have taken place outside the Iranian Embassy, including a prior incident where two people were arrested after a protester climbed onto the building and attempted to remove the flag.
