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How Clapham chemical attack fugitive escaped on the Tube as last known movements revealed

Source: Metropolitan Police

Police hunting for the fugitive sex offender suspected of attacking a mother and two young girls with a corrosive substance in Clapham have revealed that he was last sighted boarding a London Tube, after five overnight raids uncovered “significant” new evidence.

Abdul Shokoor Ezedi was spotted boarding a southbound Victoria line at King’s Cross station at 9pm on Wednesday, just over 90 which left 12 people with injuries, including five police officers and four members of the public who attempted to help the victims.

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