Protesters have clashed with police outside the Iranian Embassy in London as they called for an end to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered at Knightsbridge, London, on Sunday afternoon. It comes as protests in Iranian cities have been sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in custody after she was detained by Iranian morality police.
Angry protesters could be seen shouting and pushing against officers who had formed a line in front of the embassy. Crowds chanted, Death to the Islamic Republic and waved Iran's former national flag from before 1979.
Footage shared online showed violent altercations among those in the crowd. Scotland Yard said several police officers had been injured during the protests, although none are believed to be seriously hurt.
The police said the crowd showed a large group intent on causing disorder as protesters beached police lines and threw missiles at officers. Five people were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder offences, the force said.
The Metropolitan police said that a significant policing presence will be in and around the area to monitor the situation.
Iran s foreign ministry said on Sunday it summoned Britain s ambassador Simon Shercliff over what it described as a hostile atmosphere created by London-based Farsi language media outlets.