Counter-terror police investigate incident near Israeli embassy in London
By Ivana Kottasová
(CNN) — British counter-terrorism officers, some wearing protective clothing, are examining the scene near the Israeli embassy in London after police said an unnamed group claimed to have targeted the building with drones carrying dangerous substances.
The Metropolitan Police said officers were examining items found in the vicinity and whether they were linked to the claim made in an online video.
A video circulating online shows two drones being handled by an unidentified person wearing a protective suit. The video claims the embassy was the target, but doesn’t show any actual attack.
The police said: “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.”
The Royal Parks, the charity that operates Kensington Gardens, said the park would be closed until further notice.
The news comes as the Counter Terrorism Policing unit said it was investigating and making arrests in three separate recent arson attacks in London: an attack on Jewish community ambulances last month, and an attempted arson attack at a synagogue and an arson attack on the offices of a Persian language media organization, both of which happened on Wednesday.
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