Police arrest man ‘who threatened to blow himself up’ inside Iranian embassy in Paris

Police have arrested a man who falsely claimed that he was wearing an explosives belt while inside the Iranian consulate on Friday morning. Early reports suggested a man was holed up inside the Iranian consulate in Paris and threatening to blow himself up. #Paris #Iran #Embassy A police source had told Reuters the man was seen at about 11am entering the consulate, which is located in the Iranian embassy building, carrying what appeared to be a grenade and explosive vest. French police promptly cordoned off the area, which is just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. Continue reading full article: Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: