On February 10, the Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom reported a likely drowning of Abdul Ezedi, the suspect in an acid attack on a woman and her two daughters in Clapham, South London.
Suspect’s Actions:
- Abdul Ezedi, a 35-year-old convicted sex offender from Afghanistan, attacked a 31-year-old woman and her daughters aged eight and three with a corrosive substance nine days prior to his disappearance.
- He suffered severe damage to his own face in the chemical attack.
Police Response:
- Police Commander Jon Savell stated that the main hypothesis was that Ezedi had drowned in the Thames river.
- Previously, the public was warned not to approach Ezedi if encountered.
Victim’s Condition:
- The woman and her daughters were hospitalized. The woman, still in a sedated state, may lose sight in her right eye.
Investigation:
- Ezedi was last seen on Chelsea Bridge.
- Detective Superintendent Rick Sewart mentioned that there was no sighting of Ezedi coming off the bridge.
- Surveillance footage showed Ezedi walking on the bridge and leaning over the railings, after which he disappeared from view.
Public Response:
- Bystanders who assisted the victims were praised by the police for their bravery.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What was the main hypothesis of Abdul Ezedi’s disappearance according to the Metropolitan Police?
- A) He fled the country.
- B) He drowned in the Thames river.
- C) He was hiding in a nearby area.
- D) He was still on Chelsea Bridge.
- Answer: B) He drowned in the Thames river.
- How did Abdul Ezedi sustain injuries during the incident?
- A) He was stabbed by the victims.
- B) He fell from Chelsea Bridge.
- C) He suffered damage from a corrosive substance.
- D) He was involved in a car accident.
- Answer: C) He suffered damage from a corrosive substance.
- What was the condition of the woman attacked by Abdul Ezedi and her daughters?
- A) They were unharmed.
- B) They sustained minor injuries.
- C) They were hospitalized.
- D) They lost consciousness.
- Answer: C) They were hospitalized.
- What action did the public receive warning about regarding Abdul Ezedi?
- A) Reporting his location to the police.
- B) Approaching him if encountered.
- C) Offering him assistance.
- D) Ignoring his presence.
- Answer: B) Approaching him if encountered.
- When was the peak of acid attacks reported in the UK?
- A) 2017
- B) 2018
- C) 2019
- D) 2020
- Answer: A) 2017