Four police officers were injured and 14 individuals were arrested during a protest at the Iranian Embassy in London on Friday. The arrests were made on suspicion of various offenses, including violent disorder, trespassing on diplomatic property, and assaulting emergency workers. The injured officers sustained minor injuries.
The incident involved a protester who illegally accessed the embassy, climbed onto its terrace, and removed the Iranian flag. When officers attempted to arrest him, a group of protesters intervened, attempting to prevent the lawful arrest. Police then employed dispersal tactics to ensure the safety of those involved and to prevent further disorder.
The individual who removed the flag was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, trespass on diplomatic property, and assaulting police, and remains in custody. The remaining 13 arrests were for offenses such as violent disorder, assault of an emergency worker, criminal damage, and trespass on diplomatic premises. The Metropolitan Police had deployed additional officers and implemented a Section 35 order to help disperse the crowds.