Two supercars, a Ferrari and a McLaren, were set ablaze in a suspected firebomb attack during a Pakistani wedding in Birmingham. The incident took place outside the Royal Shalimar in Sparkbrook, where around 500 guests had gathered inside for the marriage function. The two supercars were targeted on Wednesday evening after a hooded assailant allegedly threw at least three petrol bombs at the vehicles parked outside the venue.CCTV footage showed several figures dressed in black standing opposite Royal Shalimar before what appeared to be petrol bombs were thrown at the cars. The vehicles were soon engulfed in flames, while smaller fires also broke out nearby, including near the front of the venue. The footage also showed the suspected attackers fleeing after several men ran out from the venue and confronted them. Staff members rushed to tackle the flames with fire extinguishers as emergency services were called to the scene.

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Wedding guest Fahim Kayani said he was inside having his meal when he became aware of the disturbance.“I was aware of a disturbance outside. The restaurant staff responded very quickly and put the flames out using fire extinguishers before the emergency services arrived,” Kayani told the Birmingham Mail.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/imran-khan-back-in-jail-after-court-ordered-hospital-visit-amid-health-concerns-1787281243352">Imran Khan back in jail after court ordered hospital visit amid health concerns</a>He said the large number of guests, including children, made the incident particularly concerning.“Everyone stayed very calm but it could have been a lot worse. There was a big wedding and lots of people around,” he said.“Young people were standing not far from the cars that were firebombed; one kicked one of the missiles away before it could roll under one of the cars. One young child was just a few metres away.”West Midlands Police said officers were called to Royal Shalimar on Highgate Road at around 8.30 pm. Three men were seen running down Mole Street before getting into a white Volkswagen Golf and driving away. No injuries were reported.A fire engine from Highgate station attended, and firefighters made one vehicle safe. Police have launched an investigation into the suspected attack.According to its website, Royal Shalimar has a capacity of more than 1,000 guests and describes itself as contributing to Birmingham being the “hub of multiculturalism”.&nbsp;

A Ferrari and McLaren were firebombed outside a Pakistani wedding in Birmingham, where around 500 guests were inside. CCTV showed hooded men fleeing after petrol bombs were thrown at the cars.

Two supercars, a Ferrari and a McLaren, were set ablaze in a suspected firebomb attack during a Pakistani wedding in Birmingham. The incident took place outside the Royal Shalimar in Sparkbrook, where around 500 guests had gathered inside for the marriage function. The two supercars were targeted on Wednesday evening after a hooded assailant allegedly threw at least three petrol bombs at the vehicles parked outside the venue. CCTV footage showed several figures dressed in black standing opposite Royal Shalimar before what appeared to be petrol bombs were thrown at the cars. The vehicles were soon engulfed in flames, while smaller fires also broke out nearby, including near the front of the venue. The footage also showed the suspected attackers fleeing after several men ran out from the venue and confronted them. Staff members rushed to tackle the flames with fire extinguishers as emergency services were called to the scene.

A Ferrari and McLaren were firebombed outside a Pakistani wedding in Birmingham, where around 500 guests were inside. CCTV showed hooded men fleeing after petrol bombs were thrown at the cars.

WATCH | Ferrari, McLaren petrol-bombed at Pakistani wedding in Birmingham, CCTV footage captures scary visuals

A man threw petrol bombs at migrant processing centre in southern English port of Dover on Sunday (October 30). After hurling the bombs attached with fireworks, the man killed himself.

The attacker, a white man in a checked shirt, drove up to the centre in a white SEAT sports utility vehicle at around 1120 GMT. He got out and threw three petrol bombs, one of which failed to go off, according to a Reuters photographer said.

The man then drove to a petrol station,&nbsp;tied an improvised noose around his neck, attached it to a metal pole and drove off, killing himself

"Officers established that two to three incendiary devices had been thrown into a Home Office immigration premises," Kent Police said in a statement.

"One minor injury has been reported. The suspect has been identified and located. Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing."

Videos posted by journalists on social media showed staff putting out a small fire at the migrant processing centre.

The attack comes in the midst of a highly charged political debate about immigration in Britain.

The number of people attempting the dangerous crossing over the Channel to enter Britain has risen sharply. The government is facing criticism from some quarters that border controls are too weak, while charities and human rights groups say asylum seekers are being treated inhumanely.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A man threw petrol bombs at migrant processing centre in southern English port of Dover on Sunday (October 30). After hurling the bombs attached with fireworks, the man killed himself.

A man threw petrol bombs at migrant processing centre in southern English port of Dover on Sunday (October 30). After hurling the bombs attached with fireworks, the man killed himself. The attacker, a white man in a checked shirt, drove up to the centre in a white SEAT sports utility vehicle at around 1120 GMT. He got out and threw three petrol bombs, one of which failed to go off, according to a Reuters photographer said. The man then drove to a petrol station, tied an improvised noose around his neck, attached it to a metal pole and drove off, killing himself "Officers established that two to three incendiary devices had been thrown into a Home Office immigration premises," Kent Police said in a statement. "One minor injury has been reported. The suspect has been identified and located. Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing." Videos posted by journalists on social media showed staff putting out a small fire at the migrant processing centre. The attack comes in the midst of a highly charged political debate about immigration in Britain. The number of people attempting the dangerous crossing over the Channel to enter Britain has risen sharply. The government is facing criticism from some quarters that border controls are too weak, while charities and human rights groups say asylum seekers are being treated inhumanely. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peaceful-hong-kong-march-marred-by-fire-outside-court-police-say-267157">Hong Kong protesters</a> lit a fire outside court buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on government buildings, following a "generally peaceful" march at the weekend, police said on Monday.

Protesters called for strikes across the city on Monday, but the most railway and transport links ran smoothly during the morning rush hour and there were no reports of widespread disruptions.

Vast crowds of black-clad demonstrators had thronged the streets of the Asian financial hub on Sunday, in the largest anti-government rally since local elections last month and a resounding show of continued support for the pro-democracy movement.

While the march appeared to be largely peaceful - in marked contrast to some other mass demonstrations over the last six months, where protesters fought pitched battles with police,&nbsp;authorities said there was some damage after it ended.

"Although the event was generally peaceful, acts of breaching public peace happened afterwards," police said in a statement on Monday.

"Some rioters spray-painted the exterior walls of the High Court, threw petrol bombs and set fire outside the High Court and the Court of Final Appeal, damaging government properties and seriously challenging the spirit of the rule of law," police said, adding that shops and banks were vandalised in the Causeway Bay and Wan Chai areas of Hong Kong island.

Reuters reporters at the march on Sunday saw graffiti and protesters setting up barricades, but were not in the vicinity of the other incidents.

The Hong Kong Bar Association condemned what it called "acts of arson and vandalism" and said those responsible must be brought to justice.

Protesters estimated the turnout at 800,000, while police said it was 183,000.

Police said they arrested 42 people over the weekend for rioting, possessing weapons and other charges. Some 6,022 people have now been arrested in relation to the unrest since early June, police said.

Watch: Protesters form a human chain of two kilometres

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In an editorial, the official China Daily newspaper called on the Hong Kong government to uphold the rule of law.

"Many residents in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-unrest-police-arrest-11-seize-semi-automatic-pistol-in-raids-266986">Hong Kong</a> are fed up with the violence and disruption that have plagued the city for months," said the newspaper, often used by Beijing to put out its message.

Hong Kong's new police commissioner had said he would take a "hard and soft approach" to the demonstrations, where acts of violence would be treated harshly but other issues more flexibly.

The chairman and president of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hong Kong were denied entry over the weekend to the neighbouring Chinese territory of Macau, without explanation.

Macau's security chief, Wong Sio Chak, on Monday said security concerns were the only reason for barring entry into the city, broadcaster RTHK reported.

AmCham Chairman Robert Grieves and President Tara Joseph had been travelling to Macau for an annual ball. The pair were told to sign a statement saying they "voluntarily agreed not to pursue entry to Macau".

Wong declined to comment specifically on their cases and said it was speculation that their refusal was linked to Beijing's response to US&nbsp;legislation backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, RTHK said.

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump last month signed into law the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, linking the former British colony's special treatment under US&nbsp;law to its autonomy from Beijing.

The unrest in the city of about 7.4 million people started in June as demonstrations against a now-withdrawn bill allowing extradition to mainland China. It has since morphed into calls for greater democratic freedoms and sometimes violent protests.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-rally-in-hong-kong-as-government-appeals-for-calm-266921">Protesters</a> have set out five demands, including universal suffrage and an investigation into alleged police brutality.

China has repeatedly blamed foreign powers, including the United States, for stirring up the unrest.

Hong Kong protesters lit a fire outside court buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on government buildings, following a "generally peaceful" march at the weekend, police said on Monday.

Hong Kong protesters lit a fire outside court buildings, threw petrol bombs and spray-painted graffiti on government buildings, following a "generally peaceful" march at the weekend, police said on Monday. Protesters called for strikes across the city on Monday, but the most railway and transport links ran smoothly during the morning rush hour and there were no reports of widespread disruptions. Vast crowds of black-clad demonstrators had thronged the streets of the Asian financial hub on Sunday, in the largest anti-government rally since local elections last month and a resounding show of continued support for the pro-democracy movement. While the march appeared to be largely peaceful - in marked contrast to some other mass demonstrations over the last six months, where protesters fought pitched battles with police, authorities said there was some damage after it ended. "Although the event was generally peaceful, acts of breaching public peace happened afterwards," police said in a statement on Monday. "Some rioters spray-painted the exterior walls of the High Court, threw petrol bombs and set fire outside the High Court and the Court of Final Appeal, damaging government properties and seriously challenging the spirit of the rule of law," police said, adding that shops and banks were vandalised in the Causeway Bay and Wan Chai areas of Hong Kong island. Reuters reporters at the march on Sunday saw graffiti and protesters setting up barricades, but were not in the vicinity of the other incidents. The Hong Kong Bar Association condemned what it called "acts of arson and vandalism" and said those responsible must be brought to justice. Protesters estimated the turnout at 800,000, while police said it was 183,000. Police said they arrested 42 people over the weekend for rioting, possessing weapons and other charges. Some 6,022 people have now been arrested in relation to the unrest since early June, police said. Watch: Protesters form a human chain of two kilometres 'Fed up' In an editorial, the official China Daily newspaper called on the Hong Kong government to uphold the rule of law. "Many residents in Hong Kong are fed up with the violence and disruption that have plagued the city for months," said the newspaper, often used by Beijing to put out its message. Hong Kong's new police commissioner had said he would take a "hard and soft approach" to the demonstrations, where acts of violence would be treated harshly but other issues more flexibly. The chairman and president of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hong Kong were denied entry over the weekend to the neighbouring Chinese territory of Macau, without explanation. Macau's security chief, Wong Sio Chak, on Monday said security concerns were the only reason for barring entry into the city, broadcaster RTHK reported. AmCham Chairman Robert Grieves and President Tara Joseph had been travelling to Macau for an annual ball. The pair were told to sign a statement saying they "voluntarily agreed not to pursue entry to Macau". Wong declined to comment specifically on their cases and said it was speculation that their refusal was linked to Beijing's response to US legislation backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, RTHK said. US President Donald Trump last month signed into law the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, linking the former British colony's special treatment under US law to its autonomy from Beijing. The unrest in the city of about 7.4 million people started in June as demonstrations against a now-withdrawn bill allowing extradition to mainland China. It has since morphed into calls for greater democratic freedoms and sometimes violent protests. Protesters have set out five demands, including universal suffrage and an investigation into alleged police brutality. China has repeatedly blamed foreign powers, including the United States, for stirring up the unrest.

Hong Kong unrest: Fire and petrol bombs reported after 'generally peaceful' march

A petrol bomb was thrown at the lakeside Yangon compound of Myanmar&#39;s leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday while she was away from her home, a government spokesman said.

&quot;It was a petrol bomb,&quot; spokesman Zaw Htay confirmed to AFP, without giving further details on a possible motive for a small but rare attack targeting the Myanmar democracy heroine.

The petrol bomb caused minor damage. But the attack on the villa where Suu Kyi was held for long years of house arrest by the former junta is hugely symbolic.

Suu Kyi has increasingly attracted the ire of the international community over her perceived failure to speak up on behalf of Myanmar&#39;s Rohingya Muslim community.

Nearly 700,000 Rohingya have fled a brutal military crackdown in northern Rakhine state into refugee camps in Bangladesh since August, bringing with them a testimony of murder, rape and arson.

But inside Myanmar Suu Kyi, who swept elections in 2015, is still widely regarded as a heroine by the majority-Buddhist population, who fondly dub her &quot;The Lady&quot;. Many inside Myanmar regard the Rohingya as illegal &quot;Bengali&quot; immigrants.

Suu Kyi was in Naypyidaw at the time of Thursday&#39;s incident and is due to address parliament to mark the second anniversary of her NLD government coming to power.

A petrol bomb was thrown at the lakeside Yangon compound of Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday while she was away from her home, a government spokesman said. "It was a petrol bomb," spokesman Zaw Htay confirmed to AFP, without giving further details on a possible motive for a small but rare attack targeting the Myanmar democracy heroine. The petrol bomb caused minor damage. But the attack on the villa where Suu Kyi was held for long years of house arrest by the former junta is hugely symbolic. Suu Kyi has increasingly attracted the ire of the international community over her perceived failure to speak up on behalf of Myanmar's Rohingya Muslim community. Nearly 700,000 Rohingya have fled a brutal military crackdown in northern Rakhine state into refugee camps in Bangladesh since August, bringing with them a testimony of murder, rape and arson. But inside Myanmar Suu Kyi, who swept elections in 2015, is still widely regarded as a heroine by the majority-Buddhist population, who fondly dub her "The Lady". Many inside Myanmar regard the Rohingya as illegal "Bengali" immigrants. Suu Kyi was in Naypyidaw at the time of Thursday's incident and is due to address parliament to mark the second anniversary of her NLD government coming to power.

Yangon: Aung Suu Kyi's lakeside villa attacked with petrol bomb

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