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30-04-2025
- Politics
Man charged with terror offense for trying to break into Israeli Embassy in London with a weapon
LONDON -- London's police force charged a man Wednesday with a terror offense after he was detained trying to enter the grounds of the Israeli Embassy while in possession of what appears to have been a knife of some sort. Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, has been charged with preparing 'terrorist acts' and of two counts of possession of a pointed or bladed article, London's Metropolitan Police force said in a statement. The incident took place on Monday shortly before 6 p.m. when officers from the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command became aware of a man attempting to gain unauthorized access to the embassy's grounds in Kensington in west London, police said. Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Counter Terrorism Command, said that inquiries so far indicated that no one else was involved and that there was no wider threat to the public. 'Although the man has now been charged, we continue with our investigation and would urge the public not to speculate further at this time," he added. Albadri is due to appear in court later Wednesday.
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.
The Independent
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Man charged with terrorism offence over Israeli embassy incident
A man has been charged with a terrorism offence after allegedly trying to get into the Israeli embassy in London with a knife. Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, of no fixed address, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. He is charged with preparation of terrorist acts and two counts of possession of a pointed or bladed article. He was arrested on Monday by officers from the Met's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, while allegedly trying to gain access to the embassy in Kensington. '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 the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said. '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. 'Although the man has now been charged, we continue with our investigation and would urge the public not to speculate further at this time.' 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.
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.
