GB News said the 35-year-old refugee suspected of carrying out Clapham’s chemical attack was granted asylum on his third attempt after obtaining a letter of introduction from a local priest.
Abdul Shakoor Ezedi converted to Christianity after his first asylum application failed.
The convicted sex offender entered the UK illegally in the back of a truck in 2016 but has been refused asylum twice.
However, GB News understands that the Afghan’s third asylum application was approved after the priest submitted a recommendation following his conversion.
A priest vouched for his conversion, claiming he was “completely committed” to the new religion.
Ezzedi’s case has already been compared to that of Liverpool bomber Emad al-Swermeen, who is said to have found Jesus to improve his case.
Ezzedi was granted asylum at least three years after he was convicted of “sexual assault and exposure” in 2018.
He was released from probation in 2020 with only a suspended sentence.
Twelve people were injured in a chemical attack in Clapham on Wednesday.
In the incident, a 31-year-old woman and her two daughters, who were acquaintances of Ezzedi, were attacked with a caustic alkaline substance.
The report said the three may have suffered “life-changing” injuries, and Ezzedi later tried to run over the family.
Police have released an image of a 35-year-old man with a clearly disfigured face taken an hour after the attack on the other side of London.
He reportedly traveled to south London from Newcastle.
As the investigation into the chemical attack continues, Superintendent Gabriel Cameron revealed new images of Ezedi in a statement, saying: “The images were taken from a Tesco store where Ezedi purchased a bottle of water. “He exited the store and turned right.” .
“The images show Ezedi who appears to have significant damage to the right side of his face, which makes him distinctive.”
“If you see Ezedi, please call 999 immediately. Do not approach him.”
Northumbria Police and British Transport Police are assisting Scotland Yard with the investigation.
Home Secretary James Cleverley described the attack as “horrifying”.
He added: “My thoughts are with them, and the brave members of the public and police who intervened.
“I ask the public to support the Metropolitan Police Department’s appeal and ask anyone with any information to come forward.”