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The Independent
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Alleged knifeman ‘with martyrdom note tried to break into Israeli embassy'
An alleged knifeman carrying a martyrdom note tried to break into the Israeli embassy in London by scaling the 8ft fence in front of the building, a court has heard. Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, of no fixed address, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday charged with preparation of terrorist acts and two counts of possession of a pointed or bladed article. It is claimed that he wrote a martyrdom note and went to the embassy in Kensington on Monday armed with two kitchen knives. Speaking only to confirm his identity, bearded Albadri appeared flanked by two dock officers wearing a black sweatshirt and grey trousers. The court heard that he wanted 'to send a message to the Israeli government to stop the war'. He was arrested at around 6pm on Monday by officers from the Met's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command as it is alleged he tried to enter the site. Earlier, Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said there is no wider threat to the public. The embassy also published a statement on X, formerly Twitter, thanking British security forces for 'their immediate response and ongoing efforts to secure the embassy' and confirming that all staff and visitors were safe. Albadri was remanded in custody to appear at the same court on May 7.
Powys County Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Powys County Times
Alleged knifeman ‘with martyrdom note tried to break into Israeli embassy'
An alleged knifeman carrying a martyrdom note tried to break into the Israeli embassy in London by scaling the 8ft fence in front of the building, a court has heard. Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, of no fixed address, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday charged with preparation of terrorist acts and two counts of possession of a pointed or bladed article. It is claimed that he wrote a martyrdom note and went to the embassy in Kensington on Monday armed with two kitchen knives. Speaking only to confirm his identity, bearded Albadri appeared flanked by two dock officers wearing a black sweatshirt and grey trousers. The court heard that he wanted 'to send a message to the Israeli government to stop the war'. He was arrested at around 6pm on Monday by officers from the Met's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command as it is alleged he tried to enter the site. Earlier, Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said there is no wider threat to the public. The embassy also published a statement on X, formerly Twitter, thanking British security forces for 'their immediate response and ongoing efforts to secure the embassy' and confirming that all staff and visitors were safe. Albadri was remanded in custody to appear at the same court on May 7.
Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
UK prosecutors say knifeman who tried to enter Israeli embassy carried 'martyrdom note'
LONDON - A man armed with two knives who tried to enter the grounds of Israel's London embassy was carrying a "martyrdom note" and told police he wanted to send a message to end the war in Gaza, prosecutors said after charging him with a terrorism offence. Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, appeared in the dock at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, having been charged with preparation of a terrorist act and two counts of possession of a bladed article. He is accused of having attempted to gain unauthorised access to the grounds of the embassy in West London on Monday evening. Prosecutor Kristel Pous said Albadri had been seen by police trying to scale a wall outside the embassy on April 28. Albadri was carrying what Pous described as a martyrdom note, without giving further details. She said Albadri had told police officers he wanted to "do something to send a message to the Israeli government to stop the war" in Gaza. Judge Tan Ikram remanded Albadri in custody ahead of a hearing on May 7, to give prosecutors the chance to get the Attorney General's consent to proceed with the terrorism charge. "We remain in close contact with those based at the Embassy of Israel and we appreciate that these charges will be concerning to them," Commander Dominic Murphy, head of London police's Counter Terrorism Command, said in an earlier statement. "I would like to reassure the public, however, that from our enquiries so far, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this matter and we do not believe there is any wider threat to the public." The Israeli embassy said in a statement that British security forces had prevented "an attempted terror attack" from a man armed with a knife, and no staff or visitors had been injured. "We thank the British security forces for their immediate response and ongoing efforts to secure the embassy," the statement posted on X said. "The embassy of Israel will not be deterred by any terror threat and will continue to represent Israel with pride in the UK." The Community Security Trust, which provides safety advice to Britain's Jewish communities, said it was speaking to police but was not aware of any related threats. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Alleged knifeman ‘with martyrdom note tried to break into Israeli embassy'
An alleged knifeman carrying a martyrdom note tried to break into the Israeli embassy in London by scaling the 8ft fence in front of the building, a court has heard. Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, of no fixed address, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday charged with preparation of terrorist acts and two counts of possession of a pointed or bladed article. It is claimed that he wrote a martyrdom note and went to the embassy in Kensington on Monday armed with two kitchen knives. Speaking only to confirm his identity, bearded Albadri appeared flanked by two dock officers wearing a black sweatshirt and grey trousers. The court heard that he wanted 'to send a message to the Israeli government to stop the war'. He was arrested at around 6pm on Monday by officers from the Met's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command as it is alleged he tried to enter the site. Earlier, Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said there is no wider threat to the public. The embassy also published a statement on X, formerly Twitter, thanking British security forces for 'their immediate response and ongoing efforts to secure the embassy' and confirming that all staff and visitors were safe. Albadri was remanded in custody to appear at the same court on May 7.
New York Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Man Charged With Terror Offense After Trying to Enter Israeli Embassy in London
A man has been charged with a terrorism offense in London after he attempted to enter the Israeli Embassy armed with a knife, the police said on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police, which is responsible for law enforcement in London, said Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, was arrested after being seen 'attempting to gain unauthorized access' to the grounds of the embassy shortly before 6 p.m. local time on Monday. 'Officers prevented the man from entering and arrested him on suspicion of a public order offense, trespassing on a designated site and possession of an offensive weapon,' the police force said in a statement. 'He was taken to a London police station and after further enquiries were carried out he was further arrested on suspicion of an offense contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.' The charge is used against people accused of preparing or attempting terror attacks. Mr. Albadri, of no fixed address, has also been charged with two counts of possession of a bladed article, the statement added. It said Mr. Albadri was being held in custody ahead of a court hearing scheduled for later on Wednesday. Dominic Murphy, the head of the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command, said that the police were not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident and that they did not believe there was 'any wider threat to the public.' The Israeli Embassy, in the Kensington neighborhood, has tight security measures. In a statement, the Embassy thanked the police for preventing what it described as an 'attempted terror attack.' 'We are relieved to report that this attack was prevented by the British security forces and that no injuries occurred and all embassy staff and visitors are safe,' the statement added.
