Abdul Ezedi: Police launch new photographs as they search 5 properties in hunt for Clapham chemical assault suspect
Police have searched 5 properties as they hunt for Clapham chemical assault suspect Abdul Ezedi – with bodycam footage exhibiting officers getting into a house in Newcastle the place empty containers with corrosive warnings had been discovered.
The Metropolitan Police has mentioned forensic exams are at the moment ongoing to see if the containers held the substance used within the assault on Wednesday 31 January.
The drive added that searches have taken place at two addresses in east London and three in Newcastle upon Tyne as they proceed to hunt for Ezedi.
Officers have discovered containers with corrosive warnings on at an deal with in Newcastle. Pic: Northumbria Police
Ezedi, 35, has been urged by police to hand himself in after occurring the run following the assault involving a corrosive alkaline substance.
Twelve people were injured, together with a mom, 31, and her two daughters, aged three and eight. All three remain in hospital, with the mom’s accidents considered “life-changing”.
Ezedi and the mother were in a relationship, a relative of the suspect has advised Sky News.
Following the search of the 5 properties, Met Commander Jon Savell mentioned: “Abdul Ezedi was final seen at King’s Cross Underground Station at 21.00 hours on Wednesday, 31 January, the place he boarded a Victoria Line prepare travelling southbound.
“The police investigation to establish his subsequent movements and ultimately locate him is continuing at pace.
“I wish to thank everybody who has contacted police to share what they know.
A police bodycam picture exhibiting the inside of a Newcastle flat linked to Abdul Ezedi. Pic: Northumbria Police
Pic: Northumbria Police
“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 guarantee the general public that my colleagues and I are totally dedicated to utilizing each out there device and tactic for so long as it takes to seek out 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’d additionally prefer to reiterate that if you happen to see Ezedi, you must name 999 instantly. He ought to NOT be approached.”
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Ezedi at King’s Cross Underground Station after the assault. Pic: Met Police
CCTV photographs launched by police on Friday confirmed Ezedi with what seemed to be in depth accidents to the fitting aspect of his face.
An in depth relative of the suspect has advised Sky News that they’re “worried about” him and so they wish to “find out if he is alive or dead”.
Ezedi arrived within the UK on a lorry in 2016 after fleeing Afghanistan.
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After two failed makes an attempt, his asylum claim to stay in the UK was granted in 2020.
This was regardless of the very fact he was handed a suspended sentence for a sexual offence in November 2018.
Ezedi was allowed to remain within the nation after a priest confirmed he had transformed to Christianity and had mentioned he was “wholly committed” to his new faith, Sky News understands.
An asylum seeker can declare asylum within the UK on the idea of spiritual persecution of their native nation.