6-Feb-2012 - Fresh protests at Syrian embassy

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4 February 2012 Last updated at 15:42 custom nfl jerseys GMT Fresh protests at Syrian embassy in London Fresh protests are taking place at the Syrian embassy in London over President Assad's regime. Six people were arrested during an overnight demonstration after 150 people gathered during the early hours, with some trying to enter the building. It follows unverified reports of more than 200 people being killed by shelling in the city of Homs. The Foreign Secretary William Hague said he was "horrified" at the reports coming out of the country. 'Cold-blooded cynicism' Mr Hague said he "unequivocally" condemned the use of tanks, mortars and artillery in civilian areas. "It is all the more chilling that these events occurred on the thirtieth anniversary of the Hama massacre, in which it is estimated that 20,000 people were killed," he added. "The Syrian regime's actions display President Assad's cold-blooded cynicism in the face of mounting international pressure for the UN Security Council to do its utmost to end the bloodshed in Syria." The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) condemned the break in at the embassy, in Belgrave Square, which led to two police officers being taken to hospital with minor injuries. Crowds of people, chanting and waving flags, have turned up outside and are calling for the Syrian Ambassador to leave. Some rocks and bottles have also been thrown at the building, which is being guarded by police. The clashes came as protesters forced their way into four other Syrian embassies in European and Middle Eastern cities. The FCO said custom nhl jerseys the Metropolitan Police were reviewing security arrangements at the Embassy and would take "appropriate action" to ensure the safety of its staff inside. "The UK takes seriously its obligations to protect the staff and premises of foreign states in the UK," a spokesman said. "The FCO commends the swift action of the Metropolitan Police who have arrested a number of the protesters involved in the break-in. "Our thoughts are with the friends and family of the two officers who were hospitalised as a result of injuries sustained while kids nfl jerseys responding to the protests." Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here. Read the terms and conditions (Required) Name (Required) Your E-mail address (Required) Town & Country (Required) Your telephone number (Required) Comments If you are happy to be contacted by a BBC journalist please leave a telephone number that we can contact you on. In some cases a selection of your comments will be published, displaying your name as you provide it and location, unless you state otherwise. Your contact details will never be published. When sending us pictures, video or eyewitness accounts at no time should you endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions. Terms and conditions Send Clear

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