A man who threw red paint over the Israeli embassy on Armistice Day has admitted to his crime and will appear in court for sentencing in December.
John Harvey, 75, of Pamela Street, E8, was arrested at the scene by Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command officers who were on patrol in the area.
The incident occurred on Saturday, 11 November, at approximately 9:15 AM.
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Harvey was seen approaching the gates of the Israeli embassy, carrying a carrier bag, which officers later confirmed to contain a tin of paint.
Harvey put the bag on the floor outside the embassy’s front gate and aimed the red paint and the tin towards the building.
The paint covered the gate, the floor, and also Harvey himself, according to a police statement.
He was arrested and charged with criminal damage, to which he pleaded guilty on Monday, 13 November, at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
He was released on court bail to appear for sentencing on Thursday, 14 December, at the same court.
Investigating officer PC Kat Lloyd said: “Any incident of this nature is distressing for people to witness, and it is unacceptable that the embassy was deliberately damaged in this way.
“At no point did Harvey gain entry to the embassy grounds during the incident, and he was dealt with swiftly at the scene by officers.
“This was a targeted act of criminal damage, and now that Harvey has admitted his guilt, we await sentencing.”
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