Clapham alkaline chemical attack: Latest sighting of Abdul Ezedi by the Thames as manhunt continues
Two children were among 12 people with injuries after a "corrosive substance" was thrown near Clapham Common, in Lambeth.
A mum has potentially "life-changing" wounds following an attack with a corrosive substance which left 12 people injured near Clapham Common in Lambeth.
Police have named as a suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, 35, who is thought to have travelled to London yesterday from Newcastle. Police said he was last caught on camera in Allhallows Lane near Cannon Street on Wednesday night, and that he has injuries to his face.
The manhunt is being led and co-ordinated by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, with a team of more than 100 officers dedicated to the investigation A reward of up to £20,000 has been offered for information leading to his arrest.
The BBC reports that Ezedi was convicted of "sexual assault/exposure" in 2018, before being granted asylum in 2021 or 2022.
Among the victims were a 31-year-old mum and her two daughters, aged eight and three, who remain in hospital. The younger girl's condition is no longer assessed as "life changing"
Members of the public who intervened to help the family.
Police were called to an incident in Lessar Avenue at about 7.25pm on Wednesday January 31, and a manhunt has been launched for the attacker, who police believe was known to the mother.
Three other women - two in their 30s and one in her 50s – were injured when they came to help the family. They have all been discharged from hospital with minor burns injuries, while a man in his 50s declined hospital treatment for minor injuries.
Five police officers were injured as they responded and were treated in hospital.
On Monday (February 5) a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Anyone with information or footage can call the incident room directly on 0207 175 2784 - or call 999 with any sightings.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.