Police close Kensington Gardens after 'video emerges of drones flying over Israel embassy'
Metro.co.uk • • world
Key Points:
- Counter-terrorism police are investigating after a video surfaced showing drones allegedly carrying dangerous substances targeting the Israeli Embassy in west London, prompting the closure of Kensington Gardens nearby.
- The Metropolitan Police have cordoned off the park, deployed officers in protective clothing, and are examining discarded items, though they state there is no increased public safety risk at this time.
- The Israeli Embassy confirmed it was not attacked and all staff are safe, while a group linked to Iran claimed responsibility in an unverified video showing drones with hazardous materials being launched.
- Security measures remain heightened around the area, which includes the Israeli and Russian embassies and Kensington Palace, with multiple police officers and private security personnel on site.
- This incident follows recent attacks in London on a Persian media office, a synagogue, and ambulances linked to a Jewish charity, reflecting ongoing security concerns in the city.
