Abdul Ezedi is accused of a chemical attack that left 12 people injured, including a mother and her two young daughters. The woman's injuries are thought to be 'life-changing'.
The Clapham chemical attack suspect is most likely dead, police say, as they plan to search the River Thames for his body. Abdul Ezedi, who went on the run more than a week ago, was believed to have 'gone in the water' a few hours after the violent incident in south London on Wednesday 31 January. He was seen leaning over the railings of Chelsea Bridge in west London that night - but the Metropolitan Police admits his body may never be found because of the speed of the current.
Asked whether police were willing to say that Ezedi was dead, Mr Sewart said: 'I'm prepared to say that he's gone into the water and if he's gone into the water then that's the most probable outcome.' Had Ezedi not gone into the water, officers would have had a high degree of confidence in finding him, Mr Savell added. A behavioural psychologist commissioned by the police viewed the footage and believes it was possible he could have taken his own life.
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