The inquest into the death of Abdul Ezedi, the man linked to a brutal chemical attack in Clapham, is set to resume at Poplar Coroner’s Court in East London. Ezedi, 35, was implicated in a violent incident on January 31, where a woman and two young girls were seriously injured.
The case, which shocked the community, led to an intense manhunt after the assault involving a corrosive substance. The attack targeted Ezedi’s former girlfriend, a mother of two, along with her children aged eight and three, in their south London home. During the assault, it is believed that Ezedi not only threw a chemical substance that resulted in burns but also physically assaulted the youngest child.
Following the attack, Ezedi fled the scene, using his bank card to navigate the London Underground. His movements were later traced via CCTV along the River Thames. The search culminated in February when Ezedi’s body was discovered in the Thames by the Metropolitan Police’s Marine Policing Unit, supported by the London Fire Brigade.
The initial inquest was opened and adjourned on February 27, pending further investigation. Details surrounding Ezedi’s death are expected to be thoroughly examined as the inquest resumes, with authorities hoping to provide clarity and closure to the horrifying events.
This tragic case has drawn attention to the severe impacts of domestic violence and the use of corrosive substances in assaults. The resumed inquest will not only seek to determine the cause and circumstances of Ezedi’s death but also address the broader implications of such violent acts on victims and communities.
