London: Several people have been arrested following overnight protests and clashes outside the Iranian embassy in London, according to British police. One protester climbed across balconies onto the embassy roof, removing a flag on Friday night before being detained on suspicion of criminal damage, trespass on diplomatic property, and assaulting policemen, said police in a press release.
According to Kuwait News Agency, several policemen were also injured and taken to hospital after missiles were thrown at them. The police added that security was tightened outside the Iranian embassy in London in response to the unrest.
Meanwhile, London Ambulance Service reported that four people were taken to hospital, while two others received treatment at the scene. Earlier this week, the Iranian ambassador in London was summoned to the Foreign Office following reports of protesters being killed in Iran.