A man has been charged with a terrorism offence after allegedly attempting to enter the Israeli embassy in London with a knife on Monday.

Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33, of no fixed address, was charged on Wednesday with preparation of terrorist acts and two counts of possession of a bladed article, the Metropolitan Police has said.

Israel’s foreign ministry said all staff at the Kensington embassy were unharmed and there was no damage to the building.

The Israeli embassy thanked officers for their “immediate response”, as well as their “ongoing efforts” to protect the premises.