Clapham chemical attack: how was sex offender suspect granted asylum?

Abdul Ezedi was given refugee status in the UK despite his conviction. Here we examine the process for claiming asylum

Questions are being asked about how a sex offender who went on the run after being suspected of carrying out a chemical attack was granted asylum in the UK despite his conviction.

Police are hunting for Abdul Ezedi after a girl and her mother were left with potentially life-changing injuries following the incident in London on Wednesday.