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The Guardian - UK
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Matthew Weaver and agencies

DARK SECRETS: Clapham chemical attack suspect was granted asylum despite concerns over honesty | Rare Historical Photos

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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