A man who allegedly burnt a Koran outside the Turkish embassy was attacked “by a man with a knife”.
Footage shows a hooded man wearing a rucksack holding a book that has been set alight. He appears to be standing outside the Turkish Consulate.
Another clip shows the man lying on the ground, being violently kicked by another man.
The second individual then appears to produce a weapon and attacks the man lying down on the road.
Footage shows a hooded man wearing a rucksack holding a book that has been set alight
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Police received reports of an assault at 2.11pm and rushed to the scene at Knightsbridge.
The victim was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for injuries sustained on his fingers. Officers said that the man did not receive any stab wounds.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and grievous bodily harm.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 14.11hrs on Thursday, 13 February to Rutland Gardens following reports of a man being assaulted.
“The victim was taken to hospital with injuries to his finger. He did not receive any stab wounds.
“Officers attended within minutes and arrested a man on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and grievous bodily harm.
The force said that they do not believe this incident took place outside the consulate (file pic)
Getty“He remains in custody and enquiries remain ongoing.”
The force said that they do not believe this incident took place outside the consulate.
They are investigating reports that the man taken to hospital was burning a book prior to the attack.
