‘Knifeman attacks Quran burner’ outside Turkish embassy in Kensington

‘Knifeman attacks Quran burner’ outside Turkish embassy in Kensington
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‘Knifeman attacks Quran burner’ outside Turkish embassy in Kensington
Author: Anthony France
Published: Feb, 14 2025 11:45

Summary at a Glance

The second suspect appears to pull out a knife and slash his victim while he was sprawled on the ground near the building’s barriers in Rutland Gardens, Knightsbridge on Thursday afternoon.

A man filmed allegedly burning the Quran outside the Turkish Consulate in central London was attacked by a passer-by armed with a knife.

“Police were called at 2.11pm on Thursday, February 13 to Rutland Gardens following reports of a man being assaulted.

Footage posted online cuts to him lying on the road, where he is being kicked and spat at by another man who snatched the burning item off him.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A man has been arrested following an assault in Knightsbridge.

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