A man who allegedly attacked a woman and her two children with a corrosive substance in Clapham South last night has been named by Met Police.

Abdul Ezedi, believed to be from the Newcastle area, is alleged to have thrown an alkaline substance at the mother and her two daughters in a “targeted” attack which saw a total of 11 people taken to hospital.

Officers said he is around 35 years old.

Following the attack, a huge manhunt was conducted which included several forces.

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Ezedi was last seen in Caledonian Road in North London. He has injuries to the right side of his face.