Ali Fallahi, 45, has been charged with arson in connection with a fire at a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London, on April 27. The wall commemorates protesters killed in Iran and victims of the Hamas attack in Israel. Counter-terrorism officers are investigating.
UK police are investigating a song by rapper 021kid (Tony Mohraz) that incites violence against the MEK and other groups. This highlights a growing conflict within the Iranian diaspora in London between monarchist supporters and the MEK, leading to scuffles and intimidation.
A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.
A suspected arson attack occurred at a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London, displaying photos of protesters killed by the Iranian regime. The fire broke out at around 12:15 GMT on Monday. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation but the incident is not being treated as terrorism. No arrests have been made. The wall was not damaged. The area has experienced a series of attacks since March, with 26 arrests made and eight people charged with arson-related offences.
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall in Golders Green, north London. Counter-terrorism officers are leading the inquiry, though it is not being treated as a terrorist incident. No arrests have been made and the memorial wall was not damaged. Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said the incident would heighten concerns in the area, which has seen a series of attacks on Jewish-linked premises, including the torching of Hatzola ambulances on 23 March.
