Protesters attacked outside Iranian Embassy in London as six arrested
TWO men have been rushed to hospital after a group of protesters were attacked outside the Iranian Embassy.
Police confirmed that six men had been arrested following the shocking attack near Hyde Park this morning.
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Protesters were attacked outside the Iranian embassy
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Six men have been arrested following the attack
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Officers remain in the area after two men were treated for their injuries at the scene by the London Ambulance Service.
A spokesman for the Met said: 'At 9.53am on Friday, 20 June, officers responded to reports of an altercation in Prince's Gate, SW1.
'Six men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm – they remain in police custody.
'Two men were treated for injuries at the scene and have been taken to hospital for further treatment by the London Ambulance Service.
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'Police have cordoned off the area while initial investigations take place.'
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