UK police arrest six men after incident near Iranian embassy

Published 20/06/2025, 13:58
UK police arrest six men after incident near Iranian embassy

Investing.com -- Six men were arrested by British police on Friday on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an altercation near the Iranian embassy in London.

The arrests took place on Prince’s Gate in London, where the Iranian embassy is located, according to a police statement. Police did not directly link the arrests to the embassy.

"Six men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm – they remain in police custody," the statement said.

Two men were injured during the incident and received treatment at the scene before being transported to a hospital by the London Ambulance Service for additional medical care.

Local media reported that the arrests occurred during a protest against the Iranian leadership.

Police have established a cordon around the area while they conduct initial investigations into the incident.

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