Dozens of demonstrators gathered in Knightsbridge on Sunday afternoon to protest against the Iranian regime after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody
One clip shows two officers wrestling a protester to the ground who appeared to have broken through the police line.Scotland Yard said:"While the majority of those who attended the embassy on Sunday continued to act responsibly, a significant group who arrived actively sought to confront officers and protesters from groups they were not in agreement with."
The force said disorder initially broke out in the immediate vicinity of the embassy before moving to Marble Arch and then to Maida Vale where the Islamic Centre of England was targeted. Commander Karen Findlay said:"We respect the right of people to protest peacefully and always work with organisers to make that possible, but we will not tolerate unprovoked attacks on our officers as we have seen today or protest that leaves other communities feeling unsafe.
"We have officers in hospital tonight because they were attacked in what was a significant outbreak of violent disorder. We will make sure they get the support they need. "We have already made a number of arrests, but we know there are people who were not caught tonight who committed serious offences."Earlier, Iran's foreign ministry said it hadRelated Topics
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