Update 1833 EST: Local media now reporting that Sharif was not the target of an attack, but rather caught in the middle of a protest in which police arrested the protestor. The former prime minister was reportedly in an outlet and coffee was thrown on his car during the unrelated incident.
Clarification: Nawaz Sharif was not attacked, PTI not involved. The clash took place between the police and Black Lives Matter (BLM) protestors on Bond Street when Nawaz sharif was at a store shopping. Coffee splashed on his car as BLM and police clashed. Khurram Butt deletes… https://t.co/PVyFlEYNmz pic.twitter.com/E79sXdAwgJ
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) May 27, 2023
At approximately 1726 EST, reports began to emerge that former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and two guards were attacked while visiting a cafe in London. While none of the entourage were injured, a substance appears to have been thrown on their vehicle. One suspect wearing a HAZMAT suit and a message printed on the back has been arrested.
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Nawaz Sharif attacked in London; one person detained
Ten individuals attacked Nawaz Sharif three hours ago in a Mayfair-area cafe.
Reportedly police detained a suspect.
Alleged images from Mayfair area cafe London
Unverified update #NawazSharif #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/oWebCgz0jp
— OsintTV? (@OsintTV) May 27, 2023
Sharif is a Pakistani businessman and politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for three non-consecutive terms. He is the longest-serving prime minister of Pakistan, having served a total of more than 9 years across three tenures. Each term has ended in his ousting.
