British police said that counter-terrorism officers were investigating the stabbing of a UK-based Iranian journalist, Paralel.Az reports citing Deutsche Welle.

Pouria Zeraati, a presenter with the independent TV news channel Iran International, was attacked with a knife on Friday afternoon. The police were called to an address in south London after the 30-year-old journalist suffered injuries to his leg.

Iran International English posted on X, formerly Twitter, saying Zeraati had been attacked outside his house in London.

"He has sustained injuries but is in a stable condition. The matter is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police."