London Chemical Attack Suspect Confirmed Drowned in Thames: Updates and Investigation Progress

2024-02-23 19:27:05

British police announced Friday evening that the drowned man discovered in the Thames in the center of London on Monday was indeed the man suspected of having attacked his ex-partner with a chemical at the end of January.

Abdul Ezedi, 35, was suspected of having sprayed his former partner, 31, and her two little girls, aged three and eight, with an “alkaline” substance (like soda or bleach) in his car on January 31. in the evening. He himself had been seriously injured in the face during the attack and the images of the attack and the disfigured fugitive had caused fear.

His ex-partner, still hospitalized, lost her right eye. One of the two little girls was slightly affected by the product. Police said Friday evening that the investigation into this “horrific attack continues” and that they hope to interview the victim “as soon as she is well enough.”

Abdul Ezedi was identified on Thursday and his family was notified, police said Friday evening, confirming that he had drowned.

After the attack in the Clapham district of south London, the police carefully traced the journey of Abdul Ezedi, a refugee of Afghan origin, through London, first by subway then on foot, using cameras. very numerous surveillance in the British capital. She had offered 20,000 pounds (23,400 euros) for any information leading to her arrest.

His body was spotted on Monday afternoon by a boat in the center of London, near Tower Bridge, one of the capital’s most famous tourist attractions.

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