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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bryony Gooch

Police investigate ‘drone threat’ to Israeli embassy after Kensington Gardens closed

  • Police are investigating items found near the Israeli Embassy in London, following an online video that threatened to attack the consulate with drones carrying dangerous substances.
  • Kensington Gardens, adjacent to the embassy, was cordoned off as officers assessed the discarded items and worked to determine the authenticity of the video.
  • The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the Israeli Embassy was not attacked and all staff are safe, despite earlier speculation about an incident.
  • This investigation comes amidst a series of recent arson attacks in North West London, including on Jewish community ambulances and an attempted attack on a synagogue, some being investigated as antisemitic hate crimes.
  • Counter Terrorism Policing London is investigating these incidents, noting an unprecedented level of national security investigations and vowing to bring those responsible to justice.

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