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Kensington Gardens shut by police over major investigation as public urged to stay away
April 17, 2026
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Kensington Gardens has been shut by police as officers have advised the public to stay away from the Royal Park. Officers from the Met Police are investigating a number of discarded items at the London park. Cordons are in place and there is no public access to the gardens and the surrounding area.One eyewitness told MyLondon there was a forensics team by the bandstand near the middle of the park.
TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A Met Police spokesman said: As a precaution, some of the officers who have been deployed are wearing protective clothing. We recognise this may concern local residents and the wider public.We do not believe there to be any increased public safety risk at this stage, but we would urge people to avoid the area while officers carry out their work.Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing London said they were aware of a video posted online overnight in which a group claim to have targeted the nearby Israeli Embassy with drones carrying dangerous substances.Officers from the Met Police confirmed that the Embassy has not been attacked. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS'Furious' Keir Starmer sacks Foreign Office chief over Lord Mandelson vetting scandal'Donald Trump tax' blamed for soaring household energy costsEamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after suffering strokeA Royal Parks spokesman said: Due to an ongoing police investigation, Kensington Gardens will be closed to the public today. We respectfully ask that people avoid the area until further notice. Thank you.More to follow... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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