Azerbaijan's embassy in London attacked by radical religious group

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan released information about the incident of provocation against the embassy in London.

"On August 4, 2022, the embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was attacked by a group of radical religious groups.

"Entering the building of the embassy, ​​the members of the vandalism group raised religious flags and shouted radical religious slogans on the balcony of the building. After the intervention of the local police, the group members were taken out of the building and detained.

"Embassy employees were not injured, and the incident is being investigated by law enforcement agencies. Additional information on the results of the study will be provided.

"In accordance with the Vienna Convention, a warning regarding the security of diplomats and diplomatic premises has been brought to the attention of UK authorities through diplomatic channels," MFA said.





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