Three held over alleged arson attempt at Persian media office in London | UK news

A teenager and two men were arrested following an attempted arson attack on the offices of an Iranian media outlet in north-west London, the Metropolitan police said.

Officers on patrol were told an “ignited container” was thrown towards the pitch at Wembley at around 8.30pm on Wednesday and landed in a car park where the fire was instantly extinguished. There were no injuries and no damage was reported.

Following a police pursuit, 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.

The Met said the incident was not being treated as a terrorist incident but counter-terrorism officers were investigating.