Charing Cross Station in London was shut down yesterday afternoon following a reported sighting of Abdul Ezedi, the fugitive connected to the Clapham chemical attack. The busy Underground station closed suddenly at around 3:10pm as police officers rushed to locate the 35-year-old suspect.
Ezedi has been on the run since January 31, wanted for spraying a corrosive substance on a mother and her two young daughters in Lessar Avenue. The Metropolitan Police acted swiftly on the tip-off at one of London’s key transport hubs.
Southeastern confirmed the station closure on X (formerly Twitter) at 3:54pm but reopened it just before 4:30pm, relieving pressure on rush-hour commuters. The reported sighting was later confirmed to be a false alarm.
The manhunt for Ezedi is intensifying as police review hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and monitor his movements through bank card activity on the Tube network. A man previously arrested on suspicion of aiding Ezedi has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
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 urge 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 ensure public safety.
Originally published by UKNIP.
