Iranian TV journalist stabbed outside London home discharged from hospital
Counter Terrorism Command officers are investigating after the stabbing on Good Friday
Last updated 2nd Apr 2024
An Iranian TV journalist, who was stabbed outside his London home, has been discharged from hospital, as the Met Police say their investigation's "making progress".
Pouria Zeraati has posted to his X page, thanking people for their support, and has said he and his wife are staying in a "safe place" under the supervision of the Met Police.
Officers were called to the broadcaster's home in Wimbledon on Friday (March 29), after an attack where a stabbing took place, leading to a leg injury.
Zeraati was taken to hospital, and has since been discharged, saying he is feeling better and recovering.
Police say because the victim's a journalist at a Persian-language media organisation, based in the UK, with threats previously directed to the group, Counter Terrorism Command officers are investigating the incident.
No arrests have been made.
Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said: "We continue to assess the circumstances of this incident and our investigation is making progress, but I am not yet able to provide further information about any motive behind the attack.
“While officers continue to follow active leads, I am not in a position to release further information about our enquiries into those responsible. However, I can confirm that I am confident these suspects do not present a risk to communities of London or the UK.
“I appreciate the concern this incident has caused, for local people as well as for those in similar lines of work and from Iranian communities. We are working closely with the victim’s organisation and additional patrols are continuing in the Wimbledon area and at other locations in London. If you have any concerns, please do speak with these officers.
“I am grateful to everyone who has assisted officers with their enquiries or provided witness accounts to police. Dedicated officers and specialists from across the Met are continuing to work at pace with partner organisations to establish exactly what happened and identify those responsible.”