Police investigate attempted arson in Wembley

A Persian language media office was targeted

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Author: Louise EastonPublished 16th Apr 2026

Three people, including a 16 year-old boy, have been arrested over an attempted arson attack at a Persian language media office in north London.

Counter-terror police have been investigating the incident in Wembley yesterday, although it's not being treated as terrorism.

Officers say a burning container was thrown towards the building at around 8.30pm, but landed in a car park and went out.

There were no injuries and no damage was reported.

Following a police pursuit involving an Armed Response Vehicle, a 16-year-old boy and two men, aged 19 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life.

They remain in police custody.

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