Violent Assault by Manchester Bomber's Brother Inside Prison

Hashem Abedi, brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, has been accused of launching a violent assault with homemade weapons, injuring three prison officers.

The brother of the 2017 Manchester Arena bomber is now under investigation for allegedly attacking prison guards while serving his sentence for his part in the deadly incident. Hashem Abedi, 28, reportedly assaulted three officers at Frankland Prison in County Durham on Saturday, using hot cooking oil and homemade weapons in the violent outburst.

According to the Prison Officers’ Association, which represents correctional staff across the UK, the guards sustained “burns, scalds and stab wounds” during the incident. A female officer was treated for her injuries at a hospital and subsequently discharged, while two male officers remained hospitalized.

Hashem Abedi is currently serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 55 years for his involvement in the 2017 bombing, which left 22 victims dead and was claimed by the Islamic State. He was convicted of murder, with the court affirming his responsibility for the attack, alongside his brother Salman Abedi, who carried out the bombing.

British law stipulates that, because Hashem was under 21 at the time of the attack, a life sentence without parole was not an option. The prison service commented on the matter, stating that an investigation is underway and reinforcing their zero-tolerance policy towards violence against staff members. Durham Constabulary has also confirmed they are looking into the attack.