Hero who tackled Clapham chemical assault suspect left with ‘burnt’ eyeballs

A have-a-go hero who tackled the Clapham chemical assault suspect has spoken out after she was left with “burnt” eyeballs within the alleged incident.

The unnamed lady detailed how her associate lunged at suspect Abdul Ezedi, 35, as he allegedly tried to hurt a three-year-old youngster, probably saving the teenager’s life. Speaking to The Times, the couple stated they ran out of their house after listening to screams from exterior.

They declare they then noticed a person attacking a lady and her two daughters. “We had no idea any substance was involved; only that the guy was clearly intent on hurting the (three year old),” the witness stated.

She added: “He then went to pick the child up off the road to do it (throw the child to the ground) again, which is when my partner lunged in and tackled him.”

Both the person and lady had been injured within the assault. The man suffered wounds to his arm, whereas his associate “burnt both eyeballs” and will have everlasting injury.

The witness stated: “I have no doubt that if my partner had not jumped in then the child would no longer be with us, and if our other neighbours hadn’t immediately taken the family and washed them down then their injuries would have been far worse.”

Ezedi has been on the run because the incident, and detectives at the moment are providing a £20,000 reward for any data resulting in his arrest. Met Police imagine there are individuals who know his whereabouts who haven’t come ahead and have warned anybody serving to Ezedi faces arrest.

A 31-year-old mum, believed to have been identified to Ezedi, was attacked with a corrosive substance and is at present in hospital in a really critical situation. Her accidents are regarded as life-changing.

Her two daughters, aged three and eight, are “not likely to have life-changing injuries” however are additionally being handled in hospital. Met Commander Jon Savell stated: “Abdul Ezedi was last seen at King’s Cross Underground Station at 21.00 hours on Wednesday, 31 January, where he boarded a Victoria Line train travelling southbound.”

Commander Savell thanked everybody who has contacted police with data and warranted the general public that his workforce is dedicated to discovering 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,” he stated.

“I would also like to reiterate that if you see Ezedi, you should call 999 immediately. He should NOT be approached.”

CCTV pictures launched by police on Friday confirmed Ezedi with what seemed to be intensive accidents to the fitting aspect of his face. Any members of the general public with any details about the assault or the whereabouts of Abdul Ezedi are requested to name 020 7175 2784.

Those who want to stay nameless can contact Crimestoppers.

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