In brief
Abdullah Sabah Albadri is accused of trying to access the embassy grounds, leading to his arrest and subsequent charges including terrorism and possession of a weapon.
A 33-year-old man has been charged with a terrorism offense following his attempt to access the Israeli Embassy in London while armed with a knife. The Metropolitan Police reported that Abdullah Sabah Albadri was arrested on Monday evening, shortly before 6 p.m. local time, when he was seen trying to gain unauthorized entry to the embassy grounds. According to the police statement, officers detained Albadri on suspicion of multiple offenses, including a public order violation, trespassing on a designated site, and possession of an offensive weapon. After further investigation, he was then arrested under the Terrorism Act 2006 for preparing or attempting terror attacks. Albadri, who does not have a fixed address, has also been charged with two counts of possessing a bladed article. He is currently being held in custody awaiting a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Dominic Murphy, head of the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command, confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that police do not believe any additional suspects are involved. The Israeli Embassy, located in Kensington, has reinforced security protocols following the incident. In a statement, the embassy expressed gratitude towards British security forces for averting what they described as an "attempted terror attack," emphasizing that no injuries occurred and that all staff and visitors are safe.
