Manchester Arena Bomber’s Brother Attacks Prison Officers in HMP Frankland

Hashem Abedi, serving a life sentence for his role in the 2017 Manchester bombing, severely injured three officers in a violent assault involving hot oil and homemade weapons.

Hashem Abedi attacked three prison officers at HMP Frankland using hot cooking oil and homemade weapons, leaving two with life-threatening injuries.
The attack occurred in the prison's separation unit, which houses high-risk terrorist offenders, highlighting ongoing security concerns.
The Prison Officers’ Association has called for an immediate review of inmate privileges, particularly access to cooking facilities in high-security areas.
Abedi is currently serving 24 life sentences for his role in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, which killed 22 people and injured hundreds.
Police investigations are underway, and prison authorities have pledged to pursue the strongest penalties for the assault on staff.