Police officers stand in front of Iran’s embassy, after six men were arrested earlier on the same day on suspicion of grievous bodily harm during a protest, London, Britain, June 20, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) – London police on Sunday said they had charged seven Iranians with grievous bodily harm after a reported fight at a protest near the embassy last week.
London’s Metropolitan Police said they had been alerted to an apparent fight outside the Iranian embassy on Friday, which local media reported occurred during a protest against the Iranian leadership.
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Police said eight people were arrested in connection with the incident, including one man who was in hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Another man was also hospitalised.
“Seven of those arrested were charged with causing grievous bodily harm,” police said in a statement. “All are Iranian nationals.”
Police said that they had been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance on Monday. The eighth person was still in hospital and had been bailed, they added.