First picture of suspect police are looking for following attack on woman and children in Clapham

It's believed the man is from the Newcastle area

Abdul Azedi
Author: Ellie KumarPublished 1st Feb 2024
Last updated 1st Feb 2024

The Metropolitan Police are urging people not to approach the suspect in a chemical attack in south London.

A manhunt's underway for 35-year-old Abdul Ezedi, who's originally from the Newcastle area, following the incident in Clapham last night.

It's understood he has "significant injuries to the right side of his face", while a woman and two children were badly hurt.

A mechanic in the Byker area of Newcastle said his boss recognised Abdul Ezedi as he had tried to buy a car from the business some months ago.

Michael Binks, 37, was shown a picture of the wanted man and said: "He tried to buy a car from us.

"As soon as my boss saw his picture on the news he recognised him.

"It's a couple of months since we last saw him."

Mr Binks thought the suspect was living at a nearby halfway house at the time.

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