Clapham chemical attacker might already be lifeless, former police officer claims

A person wished for an alleged chemical assault on a mum and two younger ladies in Clapham may have died, in keeping with a former police officer.

Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, 35, is accused of throwing a corrosive liquid on the girl and her daughters, aged eight and three, on Wednesday (January 31). Nine others, together with cops, had been additionally injured within the “targeted” assault.

The hunt for Ezedi entered its fifth day right this moment (February 5) and a £20,000 reward has been put in place for anybody with data resulting in his arrest, the Daily Star beforehand reported. But Nick Aldworth, a former nationwide counter-terrorism co-ordinator, believes the suspect might not be alive.

Appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, he stated: “I think if we’ve not seen or heard from him in the the last couple of days, which appears to be the case, he’s gone to ground, possibly supported by somebody… or it’s not unlikely or improbable that he may have taken his own life. There is therefore a body to be found somewhere.”

Officers additionally revealed they’d raided 5 properties – two in east London and three in Newcastle, the place it’s believed Ezedi lives. Asked if the Met Police may know the place the fugitive is situated, Aldworth added: “I think they’ll have a very good sense of what area he’s in.”

Ezedi was final seen boarding a Victoria Line tube at King’s Cross in north London. CCTV confirmed he had sustained what gave the impression to be important accidents to the best aspect of his face.

Police confused they “will catch” the wished man and warned the general public to not strategy him. He stated: “We are now naming the man we want to speak to as Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, who is aged 35.

“We consider he travelled down from Newcastle earlier that day. We don’t know but what led to it. We’re working to ascertain the circumstances.

“A manhunt to trace Ezedi is under way. We are working with partner agencies and forces including the British Transport Police to locate and arrest him. If you see Ezedi, call 999 immediately. He should NOT be approached.”

Ezedi was beforehand convicted of a sexual offence at Newcastle Crown Court, the Daily Star beforehand reported. The man was given suspended sentence again in 2018 for “sexual assault/exposure” with an unpaid work order, a supply advised the publication.

This is believed to have been accomplished in 2020 after Ezedi was discharged from probation supervision. It can be believed he was “in a relationship” together with his 31-year-old sufferer.

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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