Clapham chemical attack: Moment cops raid home in search for Abdul Ezedi and discover crucial pieces of evidence
THIS is the moment cops raided a home in the search for fugitive Abdul Ezedi - and discovered crucial evidence.
Ezedi, 35, from Newcastle, is still at large after he allegedly doused a mum and her young kids with a corrosive alkaline liquid on Wednesday.
He also allegedly tried to run the woman over before twice slamming her three-year-old daughter on the ground "like a rag doll".
Searches have taken place at two homes in east London and three in Newcastle.
Cops yesterday released footage of officers entering one home in Newcastle where empty containers with corrosive warnings on the labels were found.
Police say forensic tests are "currently ongoing" to see if the containers held the substance used in the attack.
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Commander Jon Savell said: “Abdul Ezedi was last seen at King's Cross Underground Station at 9pm on Wednesday, 31 January, where he boarded a Victoria Line train travelling southbound.
“The police investigation to establish his subsequent movements and ultimately locate him is continuing at pace.
“I want to thank everyone who has contacted police to share what they know.
“We have received dozens of calls with information, including possible sightings, and every single piece of information has been recorded and forms part of our ongoing investigation.
“I can assure the public that my colleagues and I are fully committed to using every available tool and tactic for as long as it takes to find Abdul 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.
“I would also like to reiterate that if you see Ezedi, you should call 999 immediately. He should NOT be approached."
Cops from the National Crime Agency, nicknamed "Britain's FBI", were drafted into the manhunt last night.
The relative said they would hand Ezedi into cops themselves if they had to.
It comes after Ezedi's distraught brother Hassan urged the chemical attack suspect to give himself up.
21-year-old Hassan spoke out after riot squad police officers in hazmat suits raided his East London home at 2am yesterday.
The early-morning operation was one of five five raids carried out in London and Newcastle to find Ezedi.
Hassan told The Sun: "If I knew where he was, I’d turn him in for what he did.
"I don’t know if he’s alive or where he is now. I saw him briefly last week.
"He wasn’t living with me. He was in Newcastle."
Ezedi is believed to have tracked his victim down to the two-star Clapham South Belvedere Hotel, where the council had put her up with her daughters, aged three and eight.
Members of the public and cops were also burned as they rushed to the family’s aid.
A 22-year-old man who has stayed in the Belvedere Hotel for three months said he saw the woman flee into the reception and scream for help after the chilling attack.
Manhunt cops are urging people not to approach "dangerous" fugitive Ezedi.
'DANGEROUS' FUGITIVE
Now it has been revealed that Ezedi arrived in the UK in a lorry and failed to claim asylum.
However, he then converted to Christianity and was accepted on his third attempt with a priest as a character witness.
Ezedi pleaded guilty to one charge of sexual assault and one of exposure before he was granted asylum, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.
He was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court on January 9, 2018, to a nine-week jail term suspended for two years for the sexual assault.
For the exposure he was given 36 weeks' imprisonment to be served consecutively, which was also suspended for two years.
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Anyone with information about Abdul Ezedi is asked to call 020 7175 2784 or for an immediate sighting dial 999.