Published 20:25 IST, October 30th 2022

German Police: Men attack vigil outside Iranian embassy in Berlin

German police are investigating an attack on a pro-democracy vigil outside the Iranian embassy in Berlin in which three people were injured in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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German police are investigating an attack on a pro-democracy vigil outside Iranian embassy in Berlin in which three people were injured in early hours of Sunday morning.

Police said an officer guarding embassy saw three men with face coverings tear banners and flags from a mobile home parked near building.

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Despite calls by officer for m to stop, assailants opened door to mobile home and attacked four men inside, police said in a statement.

Three of occupants were injured in ensuing fight, it said. assailants fled by car.

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German news ncy dpa reported that mobile home sported banners reing “Iranians want democracy” and “Women Life Freedom,” a slogan widely used in recent anti-government protests in Iran .

re have also been large solidarity protests in Germany and or European countries.

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20:24 IST, October 30th 2022