Manchester Arena Bomber's Radicalizer Released Despite Public Safety Concerns

Abdalraouf Abdallah, linked to the radicalization of Salman Abedi, was freed after serving his full sentence, despite warnings from officials about ongoing risks.

• Abdalraouf Abdallah, who played a significant role in the radicalization of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi, has been released from prison after his sentence expired.
• The Parole Board previously denied Abdallah early release in September, citing his high risk to public safety and propensity to radicalize others.
• Officials, including probation officers and psychologists, assessed Abdallah as continuing to exhibit extremist tendencies and intent to engage in terrorist-related activities.
• Abdallah was originally sentenced in 2016 to nine-and-a-half years for preparing and funding terrorism by aiding others in traveling to Syria for extremist purposes.
• While Abdallah participated in rehabilitation programs during his incarceration, experts concluded there was insufficient evidence of any significant change in his extremist mindset.

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