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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Hunt for teenager, 19, after woman has chemical thrown in her face

The victim was not seriously injured in the chemical attack.
Police are seeking the public's help to locate the suspect, Mickey Blundell. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

'Suspected offender known to the victims' - Met chief

Police believe the suspect in the south London attack is known to the victims.
Attacks using chemicals or acid are exceedingly rare in the capital. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
London

How hunt for Clapham attack suspect Abdul Ezedi unfolded as body found in Thames

Abdul Ezedi, a suspect in a Clapham chemical attack, was found dead in the River Thames after a three-week search by the Metropolitan Police.
The investigation into Ezedi's movements before his disappearance included sightings of his vehicle in Newcastle, Tooting, Croydon, and Streatham on the day of the attack. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Chelsea

Clapham chemical attack suspect plunged from Chelsea bridge into the Thames'

The main working hypothesis for the Clapham chemical attack suspect is that he jumped into the River Thames from Chelsea Bridge.
Boats will be searching the river at low tide, but it may take months to recover any remains and his body may never be found. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Fundraiser for Clapham chemical attack victims reaches 16,000 as suspect seen crossing Chelsea Bridge

A fundraiser for the victims of the Clapham chemical attack has raised over 16,000 pounds.
Abdul Ezedi, the suspect in the attack, was last seen going in and out of Battersea Park before crossing Chelsea Bridge. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Body of male found in River Thames NOT of Abdul Ezedi

Body found in River Thames is not Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi
Police are continuing to offer a £20,000 reward for information leading to Ezedi's arrest [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Mum attacked in Clapham may lose sight in eye' as kids discharged from hospital

A 31-year-old mother and her two children were victims of a chemical attack in Clapham.
The mother may lose sight in her right eye as a result of the attack.
Police are still searching for the suspect, Abdul Ezedi, and are investigating his relationship with the victims. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Mum 'very poorly' as more images released in hunt for Clapham attack suspect

The mum remains very poorly in hospital and is sedated, likely suffering life-changing injuries. The two children's injuries are not as serious and are not expected to be life-changing. Abdul Shokoor Ezedi is still being sought in connection with the attack. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Former detective explains underwater search for chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi

Former Metropolitan Police detective Nick Aldworth reveals details of underwater search for chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi.
Police believe Ezedi is dead after CCTV showed him near the scene of the attack on the night it occurred. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Abdul Ezedi manhunt LIVE: Clapham chemical suspect urged to hand himself in as police search enters third day

The nationwide manhunt for chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi is ongoing.
Ezedi is described as highly dangerous and must not be approached. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Police seize items at address linked to man suspected of chemical attack in London

Police have seized two empty bottles with corrosive warning labels after raids on addresses linked to the suspected chemical attack in London.
Abdul Ezedi, the suspect, is being urged to turn himself in as he is believed to have significant injuries and is in need of medical help. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Police to search Thames for body of chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi

Police are searching the River Thames for the body of a suspect in a chemical attack in Clapham.
The suspect, Abdul Ezedi, is believed to be dead after going into the river at Chelsea Bridge. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Met police appeal for help as Clapham chemical attack suspect hunt enters fourth day

Police release images of possible evidence in hunt for suspected chemical attacker
Investigators carry out searches at multiple addresses in east London and Newcastle [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Chemical attack suspect walked past Scotland Yard hours after 12 people injured

The suspect in a chemical attack walked past New Scotland Yard hours after the incident
A major manhunt is still underway for the fugitive [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Neighbours speak of fears one week after Clapham attack as pizza takeaway raided

Police raid two properties in the hunt for fugitive chemical attacker
Victim's friends launch fundraiser and describe her as devoted mother [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Clapham attack suspect not sighted for five days injured mother fights for life

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting the Clapham chemical attacker.
The woman injured in the attack remains in critical condition and may lose the sight in her right eye. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Arrest made as terror police help in continued hunt for Clapham alkali attack suspect

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in the hunt for the chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi.
The mother who was attacked remains in critical but stable condition with significant facial injuries. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
London

UK-wide manhunt for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi has entered its fifth day

Police are searching for a suspect in a chemical attack in Clapham, London.
The suspect used a strong corrosive substance in the attack. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Search for Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi enters third day

Police are searching for Abdul Ezedi, the suspected chemical attacker who is on the run since Wednesday's attack in London.
Significant evidence has been recovered in searches conducted in east London and Newcastle, including two containers labelled with corrosive warnings. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Man rushed to hospital with burn injuries after chemical attack in graveyard

A man was rushed to the hospital with burn injuries after a chemical attack in a graveyard in Ramsgate, England.
Kent Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses as they search for the suspect. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Her girls are her life': Friends of mother critical after chemical attack speak out

Friends launched a fundraising appeal to help the family affected by a chemical attack in south London.
The mother, who is still in hospital, is described as a devoted and loving mother who wanted a safe home for her children. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

CCTV appears to capture moment Clapham acid attack' unfolded

CCTV footage captures a south London chemical attack in which a woman and her two children were injured
A corrosive substance was thrown during the attack [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Police resume Thames search for alkali attack suspect Abdul Ezedi after finding two other bodies

The police are resuming their search for chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi in the Thames.
Detectives believe Ezedi may have gone into the river on the night of the corrosive alkali substance attack in Clapham. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Clapham chemical attack victim's family praises incredibly talented' doctors and nurses treating her burns

The mother who was the target of a chemical attack in Clapham is receiving treatment for her burns in the hospital.
A fundraiser has been set up to support the victim's family in rebuilding their lives, with support from Loose Women star Katie Piper. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Clapham victim was in a relationship with fugitive, relative says

The fugitive accused of the chemical attack in south London was reportedly in a relationship with the victim's mother.
New footage and evidence have been found during police raids as the hunt for the suspect enters its third day. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Mum and children still in hospital after horrific' chemical attack in Clapham

A mother and two children are still hospitalized after a chemical attack in Clapham, London.
Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, the main suspect in the attack, is still at large and police are appealing for information about his whereabouts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
London

Clapham chemical attack: how did suspect gain asylum after sex offences?

Police are searching for a sex offender who is suspected of carrying out a chemical attack in London. The offender was granted asylum in the UK despite his convictions.
The asylum process in the UK involves making an application for refugee status and proving a fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, or political opinion. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Distressing CCTV footage shows life-changing' Clapham chemical attack unfolding

A woman and her two children were attacked with a chemical substance in south London.
The injuries to the woman and younger girl could be life-changing. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
EU data protection

To use the case of chemical assault suspect Abdul Ezedi to ideologically attack asylum is so wrong | Enver Solomon

Conservative politicians are calling for tough measures in response to the chemical attack, raising concerns about the UK's asylum system.
The Home Office rejected Ezedi's asylum claim twice, demonstrating that the bar for asylum is high in the UK. [ more ]
Yahoo News
3 months ago
Education

NYPD investigating alleged chemical attack on pro-Palestine Columbia University students

The New York Police Department is investigating an alleged chemical attack on students protesting in support of Palestine on Columbia University's campus.
Students reported being sprayed with a chemical that left them with symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, headaches, and irritated eyes. [ more ]
USA TODAY
3 months ago
Education

Columbia students at pro-Palestine protest allegedly attacked with 'skunk' chemical

Pro-Palestinian protestors at Columbia University allegedly sprayed a chemical on students during a divestment protest, causing medical issues.
The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime, and the university has banned the alleged perpetrators. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

NYPD investigating alleged chemical attack on pro-Palestine Columbia University students

NYPD is investigating an alleged chemical attack on students protesting in support of Palestine on Columbia University's campus.
Students reported being sprayed with a chemical that left them with symptoms like nausea and irritated eyes. [ more ]
The Intercept
3 months ago
Education

Columbia Scolds Students for "Unsanctioned" Gaza Rally Where They Were Attacked With Chemicals

Columbia University administrators criticized students for holding unauthorized protests in response to a chemical attack against a rally for Gaza on campus.
Students have reported symptoms such as burning eyes, nausea, and chest pain after the attack. [ more ]
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