Memorial wall for Iranian protest victims targeted in ‘arson attack’

The police are probing the suspected arson attack at the wall (Picture: supplied to Metro)

The police are probing a suspected arson attack at a memorial wall for Iranians killed in the protests in January.

Counter-terror police are investigating an attempt to set fire to the wall in Golders Green, north London, the early hours of Monday morning.

The memorial wall itself was not damaged and it is not being treated as a terrorist incident.

The wall is dedicated to the thousands of protestors who were killd during anti-regime protests in Iran in January.

Police have been pictured at the wall (Picture: @miga.rally)

A spokesperson for the Persian Advice Bureau, who are on the scene, told Metro : ‘The world should know what is going on. Iranians are under threat now.

‘The attack is a disrespect for the 40,000 that were massacred on the 8th and 9th of January by the Iranian regime.

‘It is a disrespect on their lives that were given for freedom.’

Haleh Blake, co-founder of the activist group United4Mahsa, told Metro that the wall first used by the Jewish community for pictures of the October 7 hostages.

The community then gave the wall over to the Iranian community for photos of their loved ones.

Ms Blake said: ‘When they know someone has died, they print out a photo and take it to the wall. It is really significant and the community will be really emotional about it.’

The wall is dedicated to those killed during the anti-regime protests in Iran earlier this year (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in north west London, said: ‘We recognise that this incident will heighten concerns in the Golders Green area, where residents have already faced a series of attacks.

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‘We are working closely with community organisations and leaders, and want to reassure them that our protective security operation continues. Our local officers are working closely with Counter Terror Policing to support their investigation.

‘Since last month’s attack in Golders Green, we have stepped up our work to reassure communities. This includes armed police patrols as well as deployments of officers from Project Servator, who are specially trained to spot anyone who may be planning or preparing to commit criminal acts.’

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