Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, the prime suspect in the South London chemical attack, has a complex background. Originally from Afghanistan, he entered the UK hidden in a lorry eight years ago.
His journey to the UK was fraught with challenges, including multiple failed asylum applications before finally being granted refugee status.
Ezedi, 35, is at the center of a major investigation following an attack that left a mother and her two daughters injured.
His past is marred by legal troubles, including a conviction for ‘sexual assault/exposure’ at Newcastle Crown Court in 2018. He received a suspended sentence and completed a community service order by 2020.
The turning point in Ezedi’s asylum story came when he converted to Christianity, claiming it put him at risk in Afghanistan.
This claim was supported by a letter from a priest, leading to a successful asylum application in either 2021 or 2022.
Ezedi’s arrival in the UK in 2016, as reported by the BBC, marked the beginning of his new life in Newcastle. The police are still investigating his connection to the family affected by the chemical attack.
Residents in the Byker area describe Ezedi as mild-mannered. His last known residence was a hostel for the homeless and vulnerable in the city.
The attack in Clapham Common, believed to be carried out by Ezedi, occurred shortly before 7:30 PM, leaving 12 people injured, including a 31-year-old mother and her two daughters.
The aftermath of the attack saw Ezedi appearing in a Tesco store in Islington with significant facial injuries, as captured by CCTV footage.
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