Protester pulls down national flag from Iranian embassy in London

"an estimated 500 to 1,000 people attended the protest on Saturday at its peak in Kensington. Iran's lion and sun flag is often used by opposition groups in the country. Photograph: Dinendra Haria/LNP Two arrests were made, one for aggravated trespass and assault on an emergency worker and one for aggravated trespass. Officers are also seeking another individual for trespass. The force said: We saw no serious disorder and officers will remain in the area to ensure the continued security of the embassy."

"A protester has climbed on to the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London and pulled down the country's flag during an anti-regime demonstration. Social media footage appeared to show a man replacing the flag with the pre-Islamic revolution lion and sun flag, often used by opposition groups in the country. People demonstrating against the regime have been gathering outside Iranian embassies across the world."

A protester climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London and pulled down the country's flag, replacing it with the pre-Islamic revolution lion and sun flag used by opposition groups. Police estimated 500 to 1,000 people attended the demonstration at its peak in Kensington. Two arrests were made: one for aggravated trespass and assault on an emergency worker, and one for aggravated trespass, while officers seek another individual for trespass. The Metropolitan Police reported no serious disorder and said officers would remain to secure the embassy. Related demonstrations occurred in cities including Berlin as protests continue in Iran.

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