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33-year-old man charged with terrorism after incident outside Israeli embassy in London

Man charged with preparing a terrorist act and possessing an offensive weapon, police say

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Britain has charged a man arrested on suspicion of attempting to enter the Israeli embassy in London with terrorism offences and possession of a sharp weapon, reports "Reuters", reports News.bg.

Police said the man was detained by officers while attempting to gain unauthorized access to the embassy grounds in west London on Monday evening. He was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct, trespassing and possession of an offensive weapon.

Investigators today announced that 33-year-old Abdullah Sabah Albadri has been charged with preparing a terrorist act and possession of a sharp object.

London police said they were not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the case and did not believe there was a wider threat to the public.

Albadri is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London later today.