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31/08/2006
Armed man in UK embassy in Tel Aviv
An armed man has reportedly breached security in the British embassy in Tel Aviv in Israel.
According to reports, the man - who is believed to be of Arabic descent - broke into the car park in the compound on Thursday.
He is reported to be armed with a gun.
There are no reports of any shots being fired and embassy staff are reported to be safe.
Israel police are understood to be at the scene.
The British embassy in Tel Aviv is surrounded by a high metal fence.
Visitors are normally screened by security guards at the gate.
(KMcA/EF)
According to reports, the man - who is believed to be of Arabic descent - broke into the car park in the compound on Thursday.
He is reported to be armed with a gun.
There are no reports of any shots being fired and embassy staff are reported to be safe.
Israel police are understood to be at the scene.
The British embassy in Tel Aviv is surrounded by a high metal fence.
Visitors are normally screened by security guards at the gate.
(KMcA/EF)
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