US Embassy 'bomb threat' was graffiti art, defendant says

A bomb threat at the Embassy of the United States, London turned out to be graffiti art, sparking a significant response from bomb disposal teams and raising concerns about security.

• The incident occurred at the Embassy of the United States, London, where a suspicious object led to a lockdown and the involvement of bomb disposal officers.
• Graffiti art, including a silver baking tray with a Jolly Roger and Warning Hazard labels, was misinterpreted as a threat, causing a controlled explosion by authorities.
• The defendant claimed the artworks, which featured phrases like Danger Chemicals, were meant as a statement rather than an actual improvised explosive device.