Hundreds of protesters have clashed with riot police across London demanding an end to the Islamic Republic of Iran after an Iranian woman was arrested and tortured to death for wearing her hijab too loosely.
Scotland Yard said the disorder at Sunday’s protest initially broke out in the immediate vicinity of the Iranian embassy in London before moving to Marble Arch and then to Maida Vale where the Islamic Centre of England was targeted. Protesters were also seen demonstrating outside the Kilburn Islamic Centre.
The force said several officers were hurt during the protest, five of whom are in hospital with serious injuries including broken bones. Meanwhile, 12 people were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
It comes as protests in Iranian cities have spread across the world, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in custody after being detained by Iranian morality police.
Footage shared only showed angry protesters shouting and pushing against officers who had…
