Summary
Three people, a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 21, were arrested after an attempted arson attack at a Persian media office in Wembley, northwest London. The attack involved throwing a lit container at the building, causing no injuries or damage, and the police are investigating without treating it as terrorism.
Key Facts
- The incident happened around 8:30 pm local time on Wednesday in Wembley, London.
- An ignited container was thrown toward the Persian media office but landed in a car park and the fire quickly went out.
- No injuries or damage were reported from the attack.
- Police chased a black SUV that left the scene and arrested three suspects after the vehicle crashed.
- The suspects are a 16-year-old boy and two men aged 19 and 21.
- Nearby buildings were evacuated as a safety measure but reopened soon after.
- Police do not believe the attack is linked to other recent arson incidents in north London.
- Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing London are leading the investigation, supported by local officers, but the attack is not being treated as terrorism.
