Abdul Ezedi: Police release new images as they search five properties in hunt for Clapham chemical attack suspect | UK News

Police have searched 5 properties as they hunt for Clapham chemical assault suspect Abdul Ezedi – with bodycam footage displaying officers getting into a house in Newcastle the place empty containers with corrosive warnings have been discovered.

The Metropolitan Police has stated forensic exams are at present ongoing to see if the containers held the substance used within the assault on Wednesday 31 January.

The pressure 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.

Ezedi, 35, has been urged by police at hand himself in after happening the run following the assault involving a corrosive alkaline substance.

Twelve folks have been injured, together with a mom, 31, and her two daughters, aged three and eight. All three stay in hospital, with the mom’s accidents regarded as “life-changing”.

Ezedi and the mom have been in a relationship, a relative of the suspect has advised Sky Information.

Following the search of the 5 properties, Met Commander Jon Savell stated: “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 determine his subsequent actions and in the end find him is continuous at tempo.

“I wish to thank everybody who has contacted police to share what they know.

“We now have acquired dozens of calls with data, together with potential sightings, and each single piece of data has been recorded and types a part of our ongoing investigation.

“I can guarantee the general public that my colleagues and I are totally dedicated to utilizing each out there software and tactic for so long as it takes to search out Abdul Ezedi.

“I’m at this time urging the general public to stay vigilant and to contact police instantly if they might have seen Ezedi or have details about him.

“I’d additionally prefer to reiterate that when you see Ezedi, you need to name 999 instantly. He ought to NOT be approached.”

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Every part we all know concerning the assault thus far
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CCTV photographs launched by police on Friday confirmed Ezedi with what gave the impression to be in depth accidents to the correct aspect of his face.

An in depth relative of the suspect has advised Sky Information that they’re “apprehensive about” him and so they wish to “discover out if he’s alive or lifeless”.

Ezedi arrived within the UK on a lorry in 2016 after fleeing Afghanistan.

After two failed makes an attempt, his asylum declare to remain within the UK was granted in 2020.

This was regardless of the actual 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 stated he was “wholly dedicated” to his new faith, Sky Information understands.

An asylum seeker can declare asylum within the UK on the premise of spiritual persecution of their native nation.