Clapham chemical attack: Everything we know about Abdul Ezedi
A manhunt is underway for a convicted sex offender who allegedly threw a corrosive substance at a mother and her two children, causing potentially life-changing injuries.
The attacker, Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, is believed to be known to the mother and is originally from Afghanistan.
Ezedi was previously convicted of a sexual offence in 2018 and was granted asylum in the UK in 2021 or 2022. [ more ]
Far Right Forces Are Attempting to Generate a National Emergency at the Border
Immigration rates fluctuate and the recent increase in attempted crossings is a result of displacing factors and government policies.
The largest percentage of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. since 2020 have come from Venezuela, where economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. have played a role. [ more ]
Immigration row over Clapham attack refugee granted asylum despite sex crimes
A refugee granted asylum in the UK despite previous sexual assault convictions is being hunted over a chemical attack in Clapham.
The Home Office is under pressure to explain why the suspect was granted asylum and why he was allowed to stay in the country after his previous convictions. [ more ]
Home secretary asks for all Clapham attack suspect's official papers
The home secretary has requested all official papers on the Clapham chemical assault suspect Abdul Ezedi, raising questions about the handling of his case.
Both rightwing Tory MPs and Labour have called for answers and a review regarding the decision making at the Home Office. [ more ]