Items found near Israeli embassy in UK 'non-hazardous'

UK police say they found no hazardous substances in items discovered near London's Israeli embassy and have reopened Kensington Gardens, after investigating an online claim that the site had been targeted by drones.

The group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, or Movement of the Companions of the Right Hand of Islam, had shared 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.

"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.

The police is investigating whether the items - including two jars containing a powdered substance - are linked to the video.

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.

"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.

with PA