Two pre-dawn explosions occurred around the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, but no one was injured

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Police in the Danish capital said two explosions occurred before dawn near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen on Wednesday, prompting the nearby Jewish school to close for the day.

Police said no one was injured and that they were investigating whether there was a connection between the explosions that took place at around 3.20am and the Israeli diplomatic mission near other embassies.

They refused to say whether anyone had been arrested.

Heavily armed police, search dogs and forensic teams examined the cordoned area.

Michael Rachlin, a spokesman for the Danish Jewish community, told the Associated Press that Carolineskolen, the Jewish school located just down the street from the embassy in Copenhagen, will remain closed Thursday and Friday for the Jewish New Year holiday.

The Jewish community said in a statement that extra security will also be provided around the main synagogue in Copenhagen city centre. Community president Henrik Goldstein wrote that he “wants to encourage people to be conscious when moving in public spaces.”

“And criticize what you hear and rumors on social media,” he wrote, adding: “There is no reason to avoid participating in Jewish life.”

Police refused to provide detailed information about the intensity of the reported explosions or the damage they may have caused.

Danish Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard told broadcaster TV2 that the incident was “naturally serious” and that it was too early to say anything about the cause.

On Tuesday night, the area around the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm was also sealed off after a loud explosion was heard. Police later announced that findings at the scene showed that the embassy had been hit by bullets. They said no one was arrested.