The man behind a horrific chemical attack in London is a former asylum seeker, sources have told GB News.
Abdul Shokur Ezzedi is understood to have arrived in the UK by truck in 2016.
He twice failed to apply for asylum in the UK, but was ultimately successful.
It also emerged that Ezzedi had been convicted of sex offenses at Newcastle Crown Court in 2018, before he was granted asylum.
New surveillance images of Abdul Shokur Ezedi released
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Sources told GB News that he was given a suspended sentence with an unpaid work order for “sexual assault/exposure”.
He was then removed from probation in 2020 when his service order was completed.
This comes after the Metropolitan Police Department released new images of Ezzedi, who is currently on the run.
Ezzedi is accused of attacking a woman and her two children with a caustic substance, now known to be alkaline, in Clapham, south London.
Ezzedi, believed to be from the Newcastle area, is suspected of throwing an alkaline substance at a mother and two daughters in a “targeted” attack that sent a total of 11 people to hospital.
After the attack, a large-scale search involving multiple units was launched, and the search is still ongoing.
Latest developments:
Ezzedi is accused of attacking a woman and her two children with a corrosive substance in Clapham, south London.
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Police initially reported that the suspect had a wound on the right side of his face, but now they have released a second image of the suspect with the wound clearly visible.
Superintendent Gabriel Cameron said: “We now plan to release images of Abdul Shokur Ezedi, who was last seen on Caledonian Road, N1, at 20:48 on Thursday 31 January.” said.
“The image was taken from a Tesco store, where Ezedi is believed to have purchased a bottle of water. He exited the store and turned right.
“The image shows Ezzedi with what appears to be a significant wound on the right side of his face. This is what makes him distinctive.
“If you see Ezedi, please call 999 immediately. Do not approach him.”
Releasing an update on last night’s events, Lambeth Police Chief Superintendent Gabriel Cameron said: “Firstly, we would like to acknowledge the huge public concern following this horrific incident and provide an update on the victim’s injuries. I want to convey.
“The 31-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages 8 and 3, remain hospitalized.
“While none of the symptoms are life-threatening, the injuries to women and young girls can be life-changing.
“It may take some time before hospital staff can say how serious it is.
“Two women in their 30s and a woman in her 50s who were injured when they bravely came to the rescue of their families were all released from hospital with only minor burns.
“A man in his 50s who was also a supporter sustained minor injuries and refused hospital treatment.
“All five officers injured during the response were treated and released from the hospital.”