Group claims to have dropped radioactive material on Israeli embassy in Kensington

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Counter terrorism police are investigating after a video of drones carrying ‘dangerous substances’ allegedly targeted the Israel Embassy in west London last night. The Metropolitan Police said they have blocked off public access to Kensington Gardens, which is the park next to the Prince and Princess of Wales’ London base of Kensington Palace and yards from the Israeli Embassy, after several ‘discarded items’ were found in the park. They added that some officers who have been deployed are wearing protective clothing, and while they do not believe there to be any increased public safety risk at this stage, they are urging people to avoid the area. Signs containing the warning ‘Hazardous conditions – do not enter’ have been installed on fencing around the park, which is often used for dog walkers, families and tourists to sit and relax in. A van belonging to the Metropolitan Police’s chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) team is currently near the bandstand. A fire investigation unit from the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service’s hazardous area response team are also present at the scene. Metro has seen dog walkers looking confused as they try to enter but are being prevented from doing so by Royal Parks staff. Signs saying ‘Hazardous conditions – do not enter’ have been placed on fencing around the park (Picture: Metro) The Met Police says they are investigating the scene and have urged the public to stay away (Picture: Metro) The staff are informing people the park is closed, but are declining to say any more. Last night the Iran-linked group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya – known as The Islamic Movement of the People of the Right Hand – posted a video online with footage of two people piloting drones in a park. Alongside the footage, it contained the statement: ‘Warning. The embassy of the Zionist regime in London has been targeted by two drones carrying radioactive and carcinogenic materials. ‘Please stay 900 metres away from the location and do not pass through there due to the presence of radioactive materials.’ Latest London news To get the latest news from the capital, visit Metro's London news hub. The video then shows two people wearing hazmat suits with two drones that have jam jars inside them. They are then seen inside a park launching the drones while music plays in the background. The video has not yet been verified. The closure of the park comes after three arrests were made following an attempted arson attack at the offices of a Persian language media organisation in Park Royal, north London, on Wednesday. The scene at Kensington Gardens in central London where police officers are currently dealing with a number of suspicious ‘discarded items’ (Picture: Marcin Nowak/LNP) Counterterrorism police are at the scene as well and are researching into the video (Picture: Blaise Cloran/PA Wire) There have also been two separate attacks on a synagogue in Finchley, north London, and on four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in recent weeks. In a statement, the Met Police 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. The gate entrance, which takes pedestrians into the park near to the Albert Memorial, has also been taped off (Picture: Metro) The gate is right next to one of London’s famous music and arts venues, The Royal Albert Hall (Picture: Metro) ‘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. Play Video Pope Leo warns 'tyrants are ravaging the world' in war of words with Trump Donald Trump shares AI image of 'tender embrace with Jesus' in front of American flag Sharon Osbourne attending a Tommy Robinson march proves Kneecap were right ‘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.’ Metro has contacted Historic Royal Palaces and the Embassy of Israel for comment. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. 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