Counter Terrorism Policing London say they are are aware of a video shared online overnight in which a group claim to have targeted the nearby Embassy of Israel
Police have closed Kensington Gardens after an “incident” in the Royal Park. Members of the public are being urged to steer clear of the area “until further notice.”
One bystander reported spotting a forensics team near the bandstand situated in the centre of the park. A Met Police spokesperson said: “There is an increased police presence in Kensington Gardens and officers are assessing a number of discarded items.
“As a precaution, some of the officers who have been deployed are wearing protective clothing. We recognise this may concern local residents and the wider public.
“We do not believe there to be any increased public safety risk at this stage, but we would urge people to avoid the area while officers carry out their work.
“There are cordons in place and there is no public access to the gardens and the surrounding area.”
They added: “Counter Terrorism Policing London are aware of a video shared online overnight in which a group claim to have targeted the nearby Embassy of Israel with drones carrying dangerous substances.
“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.
“We will provide further updates when we are able to.”
A video, which appears to have been posted by Iran-linked Islamist group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, shows a target over an image of the Israeli embassy before people could be seen in the footage posted online dressed in hazmat suits flying drones.
Police vans and a white tent can be seen at scene.
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