A migrant who attempted to launch a terror attack on the Israeli embassy in London as an act of revenge for Gaza was stopped by police just seconds before breaching the building's security. Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 34, was caught scaling the fence of the diplomatic building in Kensington in April last year, armed with two knives.
Swift Police Intervention
Footage shows the 34-year-old, wearing a red and white scarf wrapped around his head and sunglasses, being dragged down by armed officers before being pinned to the ground. He told officers he had weapons and wanted to 'make a crime' inside the embassy. A martyrdom note was found on him, explaining his intention to die 'for the glory of God'.
Background of the Suspect
Albadri had entered the UK via a small boat from France that same month and had been researching how to secure asylum status. However, investigators found that he had searched various Arabic terms related to suicide and martyrdom in the five days before the attempted attack.
Commander Helen Flanagan, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London, praised the officers' bravery: 'Albadri wanted to carry out a terrorist attack at the Embassy, but thanks to the courageous and swift actions of officers on duty, they prevented him from breaching the security perimeter and stopped what could have been a deadly incident. I want to praise the officers' incredible bravery and professionalism, which, remarkably, resulted in nobody being seriously injured – despite being confronted by a man armed with knives, intent on carrying out a terrorist attack.'
Commander Flanagan added: 'Those officers responded within seconds, and after his safe arrest, a thorough investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London ensured we gathered the evidence that secured this conviction. Sadly, the Embassy has faced various security alerts in recent times. However, CTP works closely with the Embassy and our colleagues in the Met to continuously review and strengthen protective security plans to ensure the site and the wider community is kept as safe as possible.'
The incident highlights the ongoing threat to diplomatic missions in London and the importance of rapid police response in preventing potential tragedies.
