Three admit arson attack at Persian media offices

Three people have admitted their roles in an arson attack on the London offices of Volant Media, the parent company of Persian news channel Iran International. The incident occurred on April 15 when an ignited container was thrown at the building in Park Royal, north-west London. Fortunately, no one was injured as the fire quickly extinguished in the car park.

Appearing at the Old Bailey, 19-year-old Nathan Dunn pleaded guilty to arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. A 17-year-old boy, whose identity is protected for legal reasons, denied the same charge but admitted the lesser offense of arson, which the prosecution did not accept. He is scheduled to stand trial on February 1, 2027.

Oisin McGuinness, 21, had previously pleaded guilty to arson. He also admitted to dangerous driving and possessing cocaine, with these pleas being accepted by the court. McGuinness and Dunn, both from Watford, Hertfordshire, have been remanded in custody. The 17-year-old boy has been remanded into local authority care.