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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Matthew Weaver and agencies

Clapham chemical attack suspect was granted asylum despite concerns over honesty

Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi, being baptised in June 2018
Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi, being baptised in June 2018. Photograph: Judicial Office/PA

The Clapham chemical attack suspect, Abdul Ezedi, was granted asylum by a judge who accepted he was a Christian convert despite concerns about his honesty, court documents have revealed.

Previously confidential documents disclosed on Tuesday showed how Ezedi, who police believe attacked a mother and her daughters with a strong alkaline substance on 31 January, had been allowed to stay in the UK despite a sexual assault and exposure conviction.

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