Overview

• Abdullah Sabah Albadri was arrested Monday evening after allegedly trying to enter the Israeli embassy grounds in Kensington, London, armed with a knife.
• He has been charged under the Terrorism Act for preparation of terrorist acts and two counts of possessing a bladed article.
• The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, now leading the investigation, confirmed there is no wider threat to the public and no other suspects are being sought.
• The Israeli embassy has assured that all staff and visitors are safe and expressed gratitude to British security forces for their swift response.
• Albadri has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later on Wednesday.