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, which was allegedly posted by an enigmatic pro-Iranian group, 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.
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