Syria's ambassador in London has been summoned to the Foreign Office after claims a diplomat had been intimidating Syrians living in the UK.
The Foreign Office said ambassador Sami Khiyami was called to see its Middle East director Christian Turner.
The move came after media reports that Syrians who took part in demonstrations received phone calls and home visits.
It is understood police have received no complaints about intimidation in the UK by members of the Syrian embassy.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "Mr Turner made clear our strong concerns about the media allegations that a diplomat at the Syrian embassy has been intimidating Syrians in Britain.
"Any such activity would amount to a clear breach of acceptable behaviour. If such claims were substantiated, the Foreign Office would respond swiftly and appropriately."
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