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Manchester Arena bomb plotter denies 'terror-related´ attack on...
Hashem Abedi, linked to the Manchester Arena bombing, has pleaded not guilty to allegedly attacking prison officers at HM Prison Belmarsh with makeshift weapons.
- On Friday, Hashem Abedi appeared via videolink at the Old Bailey, denying charges related to terrorism against prison officers at HM Prison Belmarsh.
- Abedi, 28, is accused of attempting to harm prison officers using hot cooking oil and makeshift weapons at the high-security HM Prison Frankland.
- The defendant is the brother of Salman Abedi, who was responsible for the deadly Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people in 2017.
Why It Matters
The case highlights ongoing security challenges within the prison system, particularly related to inmates with connections to high-profile terrorist incidents like the Manchester Arena bombing. It also raises concerns about the treatment and safety of prison officers in maximum security facilities.