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Detectives hunting the fugitive suspect in the Clapham chemical attack have revealed new footage from a raid in Newcastle which uncovered containers marked with a “corrosive” warning.
Sex offender Abdul Ezedi is being sought by police in connection with an incident where a mother and two children were doused with an alkaline substance in south London on Wednesday night, and detectives say they have received dozens of calls with information, including multiple possible sightings.
According to a relative, who vowed to “bring him in by myself if I have to”, Ezedi was reportedly in a relationship with the 31-year-old mother, who remains in a critical but stable condition and is believed to have sustained life-changing injuries
Ezedi was last seen boarding a southbound Victoria Tube at King’s Cross less than 90 minutes after the attack in Clapham, police revealed, as they published the last-known image of the 35-year-old fugitive, featuring severe burn marks down the right side of his face.
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New: Police reveal footage of Newcastle raid in search for Ezedi
Police have revealed footage from a raid in Newcastle by detectives searching for Abdul Ezedi.
Officers said they uncovered significant evidence in five overnight raids this week – at three addresses in Newcastle and two in east London – with detectives discovering multiple containers featuring “corrosive” warnings.
Analysis is now under way to establish whether they held the same substance used in the chemical attack on Wednesday night.
Police reveal footage of raid in search for Clapham attacker
Police said in an update on Saturday afternoon that they have been told of multiple possible sightings of Ezedi and have received dozens of calls with information.
Earlier, a close relative claimed that Ezedi was in a relationship with the mother he is suspected of attacking with chemicals in Clapham on Wednesday night.
The unidentified relative told Sky News they were worried about Ezedi and vowed to “bring him in by myself if I have to”.
The 31-year-old woman remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital having suffered what are likely to be life-changing injuries, police said.
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Latest police statement in full
Commander Jon Savell said: “The police investigation to establish his subsequent movements and ultimately locate him is continuing at pace.
“I want to thank everyone who has contacted police to share what they know.
“We have received dozens of calls with information, including possible sightings, and every single piece of information has been recorded and forms part of our ongoing investigation.
“I can assure the public that my colleagues and I are fully committed to using every available tool and tactic for as long as it takes to find Abdul Ezedi.
“I am today urging the public to remain vigilant and to contact police immediately if they may have seen Ezedi or have information about him.
“I would also like to reiterate that if you see Ezedi, you should call 999 immediately. He should not be approached.”
Andy Gregory4 February 2024 02:031707008460
Manhunt for Ezedi enters fourth day
The manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi is entering its fourth day as police renewed their appeal for the public’s in help finding him.
Detectives have urged the 35-year-old from the Newcastle area – who is described as having very “significant injuries to the right side of his face” – to hand himself in after going on the run following Wednesday’s attack in Clapham, south London.
A 31-year-old mother, believed to be known to Ezedi, was attacked with a corrosive alkaline substance and remains “very poorly” and sedated in hospital, with her injuries thought to be “life-changing”.
The injuries to her daughters, aged three and eight, are “not likely to be life-changing”.
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Clapham chemical attack: Everything we know about Abdul Ezedi
Ezedi, who is believed to be known to the mother, is originally from Afghanistan but is thought to have travelled to London from Newcastle on Wednesday, where he was last seen in Caledonian Road, north London, about seven miles from Clapham.
CCTV images from a Tesco, where he bought a bottle of water, show him with severe burn marks down the right side of his face.
It has since emerged that Ezedi was convicted of a sexual offence in 2018, for which he was given a suspended sentence at Newcastle Crown Court.
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Watch: Met Police issue direct appeal to Clapham chemical attack suspectW
Police have urged Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi to hand himself in in a direct appeal. A 31-year-old woman and her two children, aged three and eight, were injured following an attack in Clapham on Wednesday (1 February). In a direct appeal to Ezedi today (2 February), Met Police Commander John Saville said: “Abdul, you clearly have got some very significant injuries. We’ve seen the images, you need some medical help. So do the right thing and hand yourself in.” Ezedi was last seen at King’s Cross Underground Station at 9pm on Wednesday, with what appears to be significant injuries to the right side of his face. The manhunt to find Ezedi continues.
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CCTV appears to capture moment Clapham chemical attack unfolded
CCTV footage appears to capture the south London chemical attack unfolding which left a woman and her two children injured. Police say a “corrosive substance” was thrown during the attack on Lessar Avenue, Clapham, shortly before 7:30pm on Wednesday 31 January. In the footage, a figure is seen running around a car before getting into the driver’s seat, while a woman and child in front of him hold their hands to their faces. The individual then drives the vehicle towards the woman and knocks her down, before he gets out. People from neighbouring houses appear to chase the man down the road. Nine people were injured in the incident, and a manhunt is now under way to catch the suspect.
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How Clapham chemical attack fugitive escaped on the Tube as last known movements revealed
Police hunting for the fugitive sex offender suspected of attacking a mother and two young girls with a corrosive substance in Clapham have revealed that he was last sighted boarding a London Tube, after five overnight raids uncovered “significant” new evidence.
Abdul Shokoor Ezedi was spotted boarding a southbound Victoria line at King’s Cross station at 9pm on Wednesday, just over 90 minutes after the alkaline attack which left 12 people with injuries, including five police officers and four members of the public who attempted to help the victims.
Urging the fugitive – who has himself sustained significant facial injuries – to “do the right thing” and hand himself in on Friday, the Metropolitan Police issued new images of the Ezedi from King’s Cross and gave an updated timeline of his movements on the day of the attack.
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Clapham suspect ‘able to gain asylum after claims he converted to Christianity'
It has been reported that the suspect was able to gain asylum after claiming he had converted to Christianity.
The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle said in a statement it had found nothing to suggest he had become a Catholic but checks were continuing.
It said: “Our thoughts and prayers are first and foremost with the victims of this appalling attack in south London.”
The diocese confirmed that Ezedi “visited our diocesan Justice and Peace Refugee Project, a charitable venture which assists a wide range of people who come to us in need”.
It added: “After checking local parish records and central records and after consulting with clergy we have no indication that Abdul Ezedi was received into the Catholic faith in this diocese or that a Catholic priest of this diocese gave him a reference.
“We do not know which Christian church received him nor which Christian minister gave him a reference.”
The project says on its website that it gives food, toiletries and clothes to vulnerable people.
It does not get involved with any asylum claims clients may be pursuing, it is understood.
Maryam Zakir-Hussain3 February 2024 20:001706986835
Empty containers with ‘corrosive’ warnings uncovered in Newcastle raid
Metropolitan Police Commander Jon Savell told reporters outside Scotland Yard on Friday that “significant and important pieces of evidence” were recovered in searches carried out in east London and Newcastle on Thursday night.
Two empty containers labelled with corrosive warnings were found at an address in Newcastle, and forensic tests are checking if they held the substance used during the attack.
Mr Savell said: “In terms of our manhunt for Ezedi, we’ve got a large team of very experienced detectives leading the manhunt, using all the tactics that you would expect us to use, lots of officers out on the ground.
“We’re working very closely with colleagues from Transport for London, British Transport Police and our colleagues in Northumbria Police as well.
“Last night (Thursday), five search warrants were executed – two in east London and three up in Newcastle. We’ve recovered some significant and important pieces of evidence which will help with our investigation.”
Making a direct appeal to Ezedi, Mr Savell said: “Abdul, you clearly have got some very significant injuries.
“We’ve seen the images. You need some medical help, so do the right thing and hand yourself in.”
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