In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the Clapham acid attack, MI5’s extensive camera network has picked up crucial footage of Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, Britain’s most wanted suspect. The latest sighting places Ezedi near London’s Vauxhall Bridge, heightening the urgency of the manhunt to bring him to justice.

Ezedi, the prime suspect in the horrific acid attack on a mother and her children, has been identified through meticulous analysis of CCTV footage. The investigation, now in its second week, has shed light on the possible motive behind the attack. Detectives have revealed that Ezedi and the victim were previously in a relationship that had broken down, providing crucial insight into the motive behind this senseless act of violence.

Commander Jon Savell of the Specialist Crime Command emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “Our investigation team has been working tirelessly to piece together information to discover what happened. While we still retain an open mind, it appears the motivation for this truly awful attack is the breakdown of a relationship.

The urgency of Ezedi’s apprehension has been underscored by medical experts, who warn that his untreated injuries from the attack could be life-threatening. Despite repeated appeals from law enforcement and community leaders, Ezedi remains at large, prompting concerns for public safety.

Darius Nasimi, representing the Afghanistan & Central Asian Association, issued a direct plea to Ezedi, urging him to surrender to authorities and seek urgent medical attention. Nasimi emphasized that the actions of one individual should not tarnish the reputation of the Afghan community in the UK.

The manhunt for Ezedi is being led by the Specialist Crime Command, with support from a team of over 100 officers and collaboration with national law enforcement agencies. Details of Ezedi’s movements on the night of the attack have been meticulously tracked, leading to the latest sighting near Vauxhall Bridge.

Authorities have urged anyone with information on Ezedi’s whereabouts to come forward immediately, emphasizing the critical role the public plays in assisting law enforcement efforts.

How to Help: If you have any information regarding Abdul Shokoor Ezedi’s whereabouts, please contact the investigation team via the dedicated hotline on 020 7175 2784. For immediate sightings, dial 999. A £20,000 reward remains on offer for information leading to Ezedi’s arrest.

• 00:15 – Ezedi’s vehicle is seen in Newcastle
• 06:30 – His vehicle is then seen travelling into Tooting, London
• 16:30 – A further sighting of his vehicle is confirmed in Croydon
• 19:00 – He is then seen driving in Streatham
• 19:25 – The attack takes place in Lessar Avenue, SW4, before Ezedi makes off in his vehicle which crashes nearby. He leaves the car and runs off.
• 19:33 – Ezedi boards a train at Clapham South Tube Station.
• 19:59 – He is then seen leaving that train at King’s Cross Tube Station.
• 20:42 – He is then seen on CCTV leaving Tesco at 21 Caledonian Rd, London N1 9DX. He exits and turns right.
• 21:00 – Ezedi enters King’s Cross Tube Station and boards a Victoria Line tube southbound.
• 21:10 – He gets off at Victoria Tube Station and heads towards the district line.
• 21:16 – Ezedi boards an eastbound District Line train.
• 21:33 – Ezedi exits Tower Hill Tube Station.
• 21:47 – He is seen on Allhallows Lane, EC3. He travels through a passage to Cousin Lane. Then he turns right, walking towards Upper Thames Street.
• 21:51 – He then turns left onto Upper Thames Street
• 21:54 – He travels along Upper Thames Street
• 21:59 – Ezedi passes the City of London School on Pauls Walk EC4, heading towards Blackfriars Bridge. He passes the riverboat pier.
• 22:04 – He then passes the Unilever building and heads towards Victoria Embankment.
• 22:06 – Ezedi passes Carmelite House, junction with Carmelite Street towards Temple.
  22:28 – He passes Westminster Pier, goes up steps and continues towards Westminster.
  22:33 – Ezedi is seen walking south on Westminster Bridge (footage released today)
• 22:36 – He walks across Westminster Bridge, down steps on the London Eye side towards Lambeth
• 22:42 – Ezedi is seen walking west on the south Thames Path towards Lambeth Bridge
• 22:55 – He travels along the Albert Embankment approaching Vauxhall Bridge (image released today)
• 23:00 – Ezedi crosses Vauxhall Bridge towards stairs (Houses of Parliament side of the river)
• 23:03 – He crosses Vauxhall Bridge Road, into Grosvenor Road.