Met hunting ‘significantly injured’ suspected chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi

Abdul Ezedi. A 31-year-old woman, believed to be known to him, and her two daughters are in a stable condition in hospital. Photograph: Metropolitan police

Scotland Yard is hunting a “significantly injured” suspected chemical attacker who allegedly left a “vulnerable” young woman and her toddler with potentially life-changing wounds after throwing a corrosive substance over them.

Detectives shared a new photo of Abdul Ezedi on Thursday, calling him “dangerous” and highlighting the maimed right side of his face while appealing for witnesses to come forward. But they warned: “If you see him, do not approach him.”