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Clapham Chemical Attack Suspect Likely Drowned in Thames, Police Say

Abdul Ezedi, wanted for attacking a mother and her children with a corrosive substance, has not been seen since the night of the incident.

  • Police believe Abdul Ezedi, the suspect in the Clapham chemical attack, has likely drowned in the River Thames after being seen on CCTV near the river.
  • Ezedi attacked a mother and her two children with a corrosive alkaline substance, leaving the mother with potentially life-changing injuries.
  • A nationwide manhunt was launched for Ezedi, who has not been seen since the night of the attack.
  • Ezedi, an Afghan refugee, had previously been convicted of a sex offense in the UK but was granted asylum after claiming religious persecution.
  • Investigators tracked Ezedi's movements across London, concluding he likely entered the Thames from Chelsea Bridge.
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