Overview

• The altercation on Princes Gate near Hyde Park left two pro-Israel activists with serious but not life-threatening injuries after an assault just before 10 am on June 20.
• Met Police arrested eight suspects at the scene, charging seven Iranian nationals with grievous bodily harm and releasing one individual on bail pending further investigation.
• The charged individuals, aged between 30 and 50, were identified by police as residents of London, Cricklewood, Liverpool, Brentford, Mitcham, Birmingham, and Isleworth.
• Emergency services, including multiple ambulance crews and a tactical response unit, responded to contain the violence and treat the injured on site.
• The incident highlights the embassy’s role as a protest flashpoint since 2022 and reflects heightened London security concerns over foreign-linked demonstrations.