An employee of the Iranian embassy in Stockholm was on Friday injured when protesters entered the compound and attacked him.

Related news:
• Sweden gave "strong message" to Iran
• Finland summons Iran diplomat
• Swedish FM urges Iran to respect right to protest

Between 150 and 200 people had been holding a demonstration outside the embassy in protest at post-election violence in Iran.

"The protest was largely peaceful except... when an unconfirmed number of people got through the fence and attacked one of the embassy staff," said police officer Ulf Höglund.

The employee, whose nationality was not known, was punched and kicked in the attack and received medical attention at the embassy.

"He is feeling a bit dizzy and he is in pain," Höglund said.

Last Updated (Friday, 26 June 2009 19:43)

 
PDF Print E-mail