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Third man arrested over stabbing of Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati in London

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A third man has been arrested after an Iranian journalist was stabbed in the leg outside his home in London.

Pouria Zeraati, a 37-year-old presenter at UK-based broadcaster Iran International, was knifed in the leg during the attack in Wimbledon on 29 March.

He later told Sky News’ The World with Yalda Hakim that he “lost a lot of blood” in the stabbing.

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm today in relation to the attack.

The suspect was detained in Cricklewood, northwest London, and questioned at a police station in west London before being bailed until April, the Metropolitan Police said.

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Two Romanian nationals were earlier charged with wounding and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the stabbing.

Nandito Badea, 19, and George Stana, 23, were arrested at Heathrow Airport after being extradited to the UK from Romania.

They are due to appear at the Old Bailey on 17 January.

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