UK police arrest men on suspicion of assault near Iran's London embassy

21/6/2025 6:28

British police arrested eight men on Friday, including seven on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, following reports of an altercation involving pro and anti-Iranian protesters at a location close to the Iranian embassy in London.



London's Metropolitan Police said a man had been taken into custody after he was arrested on suspicion of breaching conditions temporarily banning protest gatherings in the area until Sunday.



"Seven other men remain in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm," the police said in a statement.



Local media reported the arrests took place at a protest against the Iranian leadership.



Police did not link the arrests to the Iranian embassy, but said they took place on Prince's Gate in London, which is where the embassy is located.