Three individuals have pleaded guilty to involvement in an arson attack targeting the London offices of Volant Media, the parent company of the Persian news channel Iran International. The incident occurred on April 15, when police responded to reports of an "ignited container" being thrown at the media organization's offices in Park Royal, north-west London.
Appearing at the Old Bailey, Nathan Dunn, 19, admitted to arson with a disregard for endangering life. A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be identified due to legal reasons, denied the same charge but pleaded guilty to 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 possession of cocaine. These pleas were accepted by the court.
No individuals were harmed during the attack, and the fire extinguished itself after the container landed in a car park. McGuinness and Dunn, both residents of Watford, Hertfordshire, have been taken into custody. The 17-year-old boy has been placed in local authority care.