In the quiet streets of Clapham, South London, a community is rallying around a family torn apart by a horrific chemical attack that left a devoted mother and her two young daughters severely injured. The attack, which occurred on January 31 in Lessar Avenue, has prompted a major manhunt for the suspected assailant, 35-year-old Abdul Ezedi, accused of targeting his ex-partner with a corrosive substance.
The 31-year-old victim, a woman whose life centres around her children, ages three and eight, remains sedated in the hospital, grappling with injuries so severe that she may lose sight in her right eye. The brutality of the assault has led authorities to treat the case as attempted murder, underscoring the monstrous nature of the violence inflicted upon her and her daughters—one of whom also came into contact with the harmful liquid.
In the wake of this devastating event, close friends of the victim have launched a fundraiser to support the family, describing the mother as “generous to a fault” and a “wonderful cook and host,” whose only desire was to secure a safe home for her “beautiful, kind little girls.” The outpouring of support from the Clapham community, particularly from residents of Lessar Avenue who courageously intervened to assist the family, has been a source of comfort during this unimaginable ordeal.
As the investigation unfolds, new CCTV footage of Abdul Ezedi has emerged, with police issuing a stark warning about the suspect’s own potentially life-threatening wounds. The timeline of Ezedi’s movements on the day of the attack reveals a calculated approach, beginning in the Tooting area of South London in the early hours, before making his way through Croydon and eventually to Streatham, not far from the scene of the attack.
The friends of the victim, still coming to terms with the irreversible impact of the attack, expressed their gratitude towards the heroic neighbours who risked their lives to save the family. “It is difficult to imagine now how they will recover, and all we want is for them to be able to rebuild their lives,” they shared, emphasizing the collective desire for the family’s recovery and healing.
The Metropolitan Police continue their urgent search for Ezedi, as the community stands in solidarity with the victim and her daughters. The incident has not only highlighted the dangers posed by such violent acts but also the strength of a community coming together in the face of adversity.
For those wishing to contribute to the family’s recovery and support their journey towards rebuilding their lives, a fundraiser has been established on GoFundMe. In these dark times, the kindness and generosity of strangers and neighbours alike shine as beacons of hope, offering a path forward for a family whose lives have been irrevocably changed.
