April 12, 2025, marked a violent incident at Frankland Prison in County Durham, England, involving Hashem Abedi, the brother of Salman Abedi, who orchestrated the deadly 2017 Manchester Arena bombing. Hashem Abedi, 28, allegedly attacked three prison guards, reportedly using homemade weapons and hot cooking oil, inflicting burns, scalds, and stab wounds on the officers.
Following the assault, the Prison Officers’ Association condemned the violence, indicating that one female officer received treatment at a hospital before being discharged, while two male officers remain hospitalized. The prison service issued a statement emphasizing the seriousness of the incident and noted that police investigations are currently underway.
Hashem Abedi is serving a life sentence with a minimum of 55 years for his involvement in the Manchester bombing, which resulted in 22 fatalities and was claimed by the Islamic State. His conviction was based on the premise that he bore equal responsibility for the attack, despite being under 21 at the time, which limited the sentencing options available to the court.
The ongoing investigation, coordinated by the Durham Constabulary, aims to address the violent faction within the prison system, as officials maintain a strong stance against attacks on prison staff.
Following the assault, the Prison Officers’ Association condemned the violence, indicating that one female officer received treatment at a hospital before being discharged, while two male officers remain hospitalized. The prison service issued a statement emphasizing the seriousness of the incident and noted that police investigations are currently underway.
Hashem Abedi is serving a life sentence with a minimum of 55 years for his involvement in the Manchester bombing, which resulted in 22 fatalities and was claimed by the Islamic State. His conviction was based on the premise that he bore equal responsibility for the attack, despite being under 21 at the time, which limited the sentencing options available to the court.
The ongoing investigation, coordinated by the Durham Constabulary, aims to address the violent faction within the prison system, as officials maintain a strong stance against attacks on prison staff.
