Friends share photo of loving mum and daughters hurt in Clapham chemical attack as they try to ‘rebuild their lives’

FRIENDS have shared a photo of the loving mum and daughters hurt in a terrifying chemical attack - as they try to "rebuild their lives".

The woman, 31, who remains sedated seven days after the horror in Clapham, is still too ill to speak to cops as she faces going blind in her right eye.

Police yesterday revealed fugitive Abdul Ezedi, 35, lured the mum into meeting him before hurling chemicals over her after their relationship "broke down".

Ezedi is also alleged to have doused her two young daughters, three and eight, with the corrosive liquid.

Shocked neighbours recalled watching sick and twisted Ezedi slam one of the girls, who was in her school uniform, to the ground.

As the manhunt for Ezedi enters its eighth day, close friends of the "wonderful family" have set up a to ensure a "safe and secure future" for them.

An edited snap of the mum and her two daughters cuddled together was shared with the hope of raising £50,000.

A statement on the page reads: "Our very dear friend, a generous, sweet, loving mother and her two small daughters were recently the victims of a brutal chemical attack in Clapham.

"This attack has changed the lives of this wonderful little family forever.

"At what is clearly a shocking and terrible time, we simply hope that their burden of trauma is not added to by financial worries.

"We desperately want them to have a safe and secure future with the things they need to rebuild their lives and recover from this most horrifying attack.

"Anything you could spare to help would be most gratefully received.

"Finally, a note of thanks to the neighbours on Lessar Avenue.

"We are overwhelmed by your bravery and kindness and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did to save our friend and her daughters.

"You are angels in our eyes."

Another close pal added: "Our friend is first and foremost a devoted and loving mother.

"Her children are her life. She is generous to a fault and a wonderful cook and host.

"All she has ever wanted is a safe home for her and her beautiful, kind little girls."

The Met yesterday revealed Ezedi is now wanted for attempted murder following the severity of his victim's injuries.

They also revealed chilling further details a week on from the horror as the huge manhunt continues.

The suspect is said to have arranged to meet the mum after he tracked the victim down to the two-star Clapham South Belvedere Hotel.

He is then suspected to have attacked her and her daughters in their car, police said.

Cmdr Jon Savell also said there was a "very strong indication" the pair were in a relationship, which had since "broken down".

The Met also released new CCTV of Ezedi, showing him walking near and along Westminster Bridge on January 31.

It means the wanted man will have been within a few hundred metres of the Met's New Scotland Yard HQ.

He was last seen crossing Vauxhall Bridge at 11pm and then walking along the river on the night of the horror.

A total of 12 people were injured in the attack - including the 31-year-old mum and her daughters.

Ezedi meanwhile could die if his own "very significant" injuries remain untreated after the fugitive melted his face in the attack, the Met said.

Cops believe that people who know where Ezedi is have not come forward - warning that anyone helping him faces arrest.

The Met has shared the fugitive's details with all UK police forces and ports and a £20,000 reward is on offer leading to his capture.

Speaking about where Ezedi could have disappeared to, Cmdr Savell said: "He could have gone north, he could have gone east, south, west or he could have gone abroad."

The officer also revealed the suspect may be in the River Thames but there is no evidence to support this.

It comes as...

• Cops raid a home in the search for fugitive Abdul Ezedi
• A woman was left with "burns to both eyeballs" after tackling the fugitive
• The suspect's relative says Ezedi was in a relationship with his victim
• A hero mum ignored her own injuries to save her daughters
• Officers in hazmat suits smash down doors in the hunt for Ezedi
• 'Dangerous' Ezedi is revealed as a convicted sex offender

Cops from the National Crime Agency, nicknamed "Britain's FBI", were drafted into the manhunt last night.

Searches have taken place at two homes in East London and three in Newcastle.

Cops released footage of officers entering one home in the city over the weekend where empty containers with corrosive warnings on the labels were found.

On Monday, a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

He was taken into custody and later released on bail as enquiries continued.

Police say forensic tests are "currently ongoing" to see if the containers held the substance used in the attack.

They are also urging people not to approach "dangerous" fugitive Ezedi.

Hunt goes on

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.

The church has since said: "We are aware of the connection Abdul Shakoor Ezedi has had with our church.

"As soon as we became aware of the current situation, we made contact with and are co-operating with the relevant authorities. We are praying for all those affected by the situation."

Anyone with information about Abdul Ezedi is asked to call 020 7175 2784 or for an immediate sighting dial 999.

To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers.