Woman and two children in hospital after ‘corrosive substance attack’
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Police are hunting a suspect who threw an alkaline substance at a mother and her two children, leaving her and one daughter with potentially life-changing injuries.
A large manhunt is under way for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, about 35 years old, over the “targeted” attack that led to 12 people in all needing hospital treatment.
The Metropolitan Police said Ezedi would have significant injuries on the right side of his face and that anyone who sees him should call 999.
He is believed to have travelled down from Newcastle on Wednesday, and could be heading back there, said Supt Gabriel Cameron.
The 31-year-old woman, described by police as vulnerable, and her three-year-old daughter, alongside her other daughter, eight, were still in hospital following the attack in south London on Wednesday evening.
The suspect, believed to be known to the mother, was described as dangerous after he also allegedly threw the younger child to the ground.
Police said Ezedi ran off in Lessar Avenue, near Clapham Common, at about 7.25pm. He was last spotted on CCTV in Caledonian Road, north London.
Three bystanders who went to help the family have been discharged from hospital with minor burns injuries.
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‘We will catch him'
He is Abdul Ezdi, said to be around 35, and was last spotted in north London. It is believed he is from Northumbria.
He fled the scene in a vehicle, a Hyundia car, before going on foot.
Supt Gabriel Cameron told journalists: “We will catch him”. He also urged people not to approach him and call police immediately.
Met work with transport police
The Met Police are also working with British Transport Police to track down the suspect, who is from Newcastle.
Police may have known of suspect
The suspect may have been known to police previously, the Metropolitan Police said.
“At this stage I believe he may have been known to police, but he’s not a local resident from London as far as I’m aware,” Supt Gabriel Cameron said.
“He’s come down from Newcastle.”
He said it was a “horrific crime” against a “vulnerable female”.
He added: “We will catch him, I am wholeheartedly confident.”
Public urged not to approach ‘dangerous’ Ezedi
Supt Gabriel Cameron urged the public not to approach Ezedi, after the Metropolitan Police described him as a “dangerous individual”.
Ezedi is believed to have travelled down from Newcastle on the day of the attack, but detectives are unsure what led to the incident.
Mr Cameron said: “The male was last seen in the north London area – Caledonian Road – and if you see him… I plea for you not to approach him, call 999.”
Suspect Abdul Shokoor Ezedi was last seen on CCTV in north London, several miles from the attack:
Met Police working with Northumbria force
Supt Gabriel Cameron said the Metropolitan Police were working in collaboration with Northumbria Police because suspect Abdul Ezedi “could be going back” to Newcastle, where he is from.
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The full details:
Picture released of Abdul Ezdi
Police have called on anyone who sees Abdul Ezdi to call 999 immediately, and not to approach the man.
Abdul Ezdi
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