A man has been charged with a terrorism-related offense following an incident at the Israeli Embassy in London on Monday evening. According to the Metropolitan Police, Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, attempted to enter the embassy grounds armed with a knife before being apprehended shortly before 6 p.m. local time.
Police officials reported that Albadri was seen trying to gain "unauthorized access" to the embassy, prompting officers to intervene. Initially arrested on charges of a public order offense, trespassing on a designated site, and possession of an offensive weapon, further investigations led to additional charges under the Terrorism Act 2006 for preparation of a terrorist act.
Albadri, who has no fixed address, has also been charged with two counts of possessing a bladed article. He remains in custody pending a court hearing scheduled for later this week.
Dominic Murphy, the head of the Counter Terrorism Command at the Metropolitan Police, asserted that there were no ongoing threats to the public and that no other suspects were being sought in connection with the incident. The Israeli Embassy, located in the Kensington area of London, expressed gratitude to the British security forces for averting what they described as an "attempted terror attack," affirming that all staff and visitors were unharmed.
The embassy has stringent security protocols in place, underscoring the sensitivity surrounding such incidents in the area.
Police officials reported that Albadri was seen trying to gain "unauthorized access" to the embassy, prompting officers to intervene. Initially arrested on charges of a public order offense, trespassing on a designated site, and possession of an offensive weapon, further investigations led to additional charges under the Terrorism Act 2006 for preparation of a terrorist act.
Albadri, who has no fixed address, has also been charged with two counts of possessing a bladed article. He remains in custody pending a court hearing scheduled for later this week.
Dominic Murphy, the head of the Counter Terrorism Command at the Metropolitan Police, asserted that there were no ongoing threats to the public and that no other suspects were being sought in connection with the incident. The Israeli Embassy, located in the Kensington area of London, expressed gratitude to the British security forces for averting what they described as an "attempted terror attack," affirming that all staff and visitors were unharmed.
The embassy has stringent security protocols in place, underscoring the sensitivity surrounding such incidents in the area.
