April 18 (Reuters) - British police said on Saturday they found no hazardous substances in items discovered near London’s Israeli embassy and reopened Kensington Gardens, after investigating an
Kensington Gardens Reopens After London Embassy Incident Cleared by Police
Police Investigation and Security Measures Following Embassy Threat
April 18 (Reuters) - British police said on Saturday they found no hazardous substances in items discovered near London’s Israeli embassy and reopened Kensington Gardens, after investigating an online claim that the site had been targeted by drones.
Details of the Online Threat
The pro-Iranian group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, or Movement of the Companions of the Right Hand of Islam, had posted a video that included footage of drones along with two figures dressed in protective clothing and a message that the Israeli embassy in London was being targeted.
Police Response and Collaboration with Embassy
“While the Embassy of Israel was not attacked, we continue to work closely with the Embassy and its security team to keep the site safe and secure," a commander of counter-terrorism policing in London said.
Public Safety Measures and Area Closure
Due to the incident, police presence was stepped up and cordons were put in place, closing public access to the nearby Kensington Gardens and the surrounding area.
Investigation Outcome and Ongoing Inquiries
“Although the items found have been assessed as being non-hazardous, we continue to investigate whether they may have any link to the online video," the police said.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Anusha Shah in BengaluruEditing by Rod Nickel)
