British counter-terrorism officers, some carrying protecting clothes, are inspecting the scene near the Israeli embassy in London after police mentioned an unnamed group claimed to have focused the constructing with drones carrying harmful substances.
The Metropolitan Police mentioned officers have been inspecting objects discovered in the neighborhood and whether or not they have been linked to the declare made in an internet video.
A video circulating on-line reveals two drones being dealt with by an unidentified particular person carrying a protecting swimsuit. The video, which was allegedly posted by an enigmatic pro-Iranian group, claims the embassy was the goal, however doesn’t present any precise assault.
The police mentioned: “While we can confirm that the Embassy has not been attacked, we are carrying out urgent enquiries to determine the authenticity of the video and to identify any potential link between it and the items discarded in Kensington Gardens.”
London Police verify elevated police presence near Israeli embassy
The Royal Parks, the charity that operates Kensington Gardens, mentioned the park can be closed till additional discover.
Kensington Gardens is a well-liked vacationer vacation spot in central London. The park is adjoining to the Kensington Palace, the house of a number of members of the British royal household.
Eye witnesses informed NCS there was a heavy police presence earlier in the day, however by early afternoon, solely a couple of half a dozen police officers have been nonetheless on the scene. Some of them have been armed, an uncommon sight in London the place most officers don’t routinely carry weapons.
A police van was seen parked in entrance of the embassy, a view of which was partially lined with a display screen.
The information of the investigation comes because the Counter Terrorism Policing unit mentioned it was investigating and making arrests in three separate latest arson assaults in London: an assault on Jewish group ambulances final month, and an tried arson assault at a synagogue and an arson assault on the places of work of a Persian language media group, each of which occurred on Wednesday.