A London park near the Israeli embassy has reopened after police found suspicious items left at the scene to be non-hazardous.
Kensington Gardens had been closed as a precaution on Friday.
A video had been posted by Iran-linked Islamist group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia showing a target over the Israeli embassy and drones being flown by users in hazmat suits.
The group had claimed there were “dangerous substances”.
A number of items were found on Friday in the park close to the embassy, including two jars containing powder.
Members of the Met Police chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear team were seen carrying out investigations near the bandstand in Kensington Gardners.
Police divers were also seen near the Round Pond ornamental lake, not far from the Kensington Palace residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
All the materials found have since proved to be non-hazardous and the park was reopened on Saturday.
Israeli officials in London had on Friday already stated that the embassy had not been attacked and all staff were safe.
Commander Helen Flanagan, of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London, said: “We recognise this incident and consequent police activity may have caused concern among local residents and the wider public. We are grateful to them for their understanding while our work was undertaken.
“Although the items found have been assessed as being non-hazardous, we continue to investigate whether they may have any link to the online video. This work is being carried out by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London and our enquiries remain ongoing.
“While the embassy of Israel was not attacked, we continue to work closely with the embassy and its security team to keep the site safe and secure.”
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