British police have increased their presence around the Israeli Embassy in Kensington after discovering suspicious "discarded items" in a nearby park, triggering a counter-terrorism investigation into possible hazardous materials.
Metropolitan Police officers, including specialist units in protective gear, responded to Kensington Gardens, adjacent to the embassy, following reports of the items. Counter-terrorism officers are also examining an online video from an Iran-aligned group claiming responsibility for a drone attack using dangerous substances on the embassy.
The group, reportedly Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya (HAYI), circulated footage overnight alleging the use of carcinogenic and radioactive material. Police have confirmed they are aware of the video and are assessing its claims as part of the ongoing inquiry.
