UK police arrest 3 after attempted arson at Persian-language media centre
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UK police arrest 3 after attempted arson at Persian-language media centre

Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral

What Happened

UK police arrested three people—a 16-year-old boy and men aged 19 and 21—on suspicion of arson endangering life. An ignited container was thrown at Volant Media offices in Wembley, London, on Wednesday at 8:30pm. The fire extinguished itself in a car park. A black SUV fled and crashed. No injuries or damage occurred. Counter-terrorism detectives are investigating, though it is not classified as a terrorist incident.

Key Entities

UK Metropolitan PoliceVolant MediaIran InternationalWembley, LondonCounter-terrorism detectives

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