Charing Cross Station Shut After Fugitive Sighting Sparks Panic
London’s busy Charing Cross Underground was plunged into chaos yesterday afternoon when police rushed in after a reported sighting of Abdul Ezedi, the fugitive linked to the shocking Clapham chemical attack. The station closed suddenly at around 3:10pm as officers scrambled to find the 35-year-old — but it turned out to be a false alarm.
False Alarm Triggers Brief Chaos
Ezedi has been on the run since January 31, wanted after spraying a corrosive substance on a mother and her two young daughters in Lessar Avenue. The Metropolitan Police responded quickly to the tip-off at one of London’s key transport hubs. Southeastern confirmed the station shutdown on X (formerly Twitter) at 3:54pm but reopened it just before 4:30pm, easing the pressure on rush-hour commuters.
Manhunt Intensifies as Police Follow Leads
The hunt for Ezedi is ramping up. Police are combing through hundreds of hours of CCTV and tracking his movements via bank card activity on the Tube network. Meanwhile, a man arrested on suspicion of aiding Ezedi has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Public Urged to Stay Alert
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Charing Cross following reports of Abdul Ezedi. They attended the scene and confirmed the sighting was a false alarm.” Authorities warn anyone with information to call 999 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously. London remains on high alert as the search continues, with police and the community united to catch the dangerous fugitive and keep the public safe.
