Abdul Ezedi: Police confirm body pulled from River Thames wasn't chemical attack fugitive
There had been speculation that the dead man could be the wanted sex offender.
A body pulled from the River Thames wasn't wanted chemical attack fugitive Abdul Ezedi, police have confirmed. One theory police have admitted is possible is that the wanted man is dead and that his body just hasn't been found yet.
And several of the last sightings of him were close to the Thames leading to speculation he could have fallen into the river. So when emergency services were seen near Greenwich recovering a body from the water, witnesses questioned whether it could be Ezedi.
The Metropolitan Police have, though, now confirmed that the deceased wasn't him. They had been called to Victoria Parade shortly after 7.20pm yesterday (Thursday, February 8).
According to police, the death of the man whose body was pulled from the Thames is being treated as unexpected. Efforts are also being made to confirm his identity and inform his next of kin.
The 35-year-old's actions sparked a nationwide manhunt for the sex offender. He left his ex-partner with life-changing injuries.
As part of their investigation, the Met Police continue to offer a £20,000 reward for information that could lead to his arrest.
Regarding the body, a spokesperson said: "Police were called at 7.22pm on Thursday, February 8. The body of a male was recovered from the water in Victoria Parade.
"Officers are working to confirm the male's identity and inform next of kin. The death is being treated as unexpected pending further enquiries."
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Last night further updates on Ezedi were made, including his last-known movements.
Ezedi is accused of pouring a strong alkali on his 31-year-old victim and her two children, aged three and eight, in the process.
He was last seen on January 31 at 11.30pm, four hours after the attack, when he crossed Chelsea Bridge into Battersea Park in central London.
A GoFundMe has been launched to help the mother and her two children, who family friends have described as being "beautiful, kind girls".
A statement on the fundraising page said: "Our friend is first and foremost a devoted and loving mother. Her children are her life.
"She is generous to a fault and a wonderful cook and host. All she has ever wanted is a safe home for her and her beautiful, kind little girls."
So far the fundraiser has secured nearly £11,500 for the family through more than 450 donations.