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Manchester bomber's brother pleads not guilty to attempted murders in jail
Hashem Abedi, brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges related to attacks on prison officers with hot oil at HM Prison Frankland.
- During his trial at the Old Bailey, Hashem Abedi faces allegations of carrying out terrorism by attacking three prison officers with hot cooking oil and makeshift weapons.
- The attacks occurred while Hashem Abedi was incarcerated at HM Prison Frankland, a maximum security facility known for housing high-risk offenders, including those linked to terrorism.
- Abedis brother, Salman Abedi, perpetrated the devastating Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, killing 22 people and injuring many others, leading to heightened concerns about terrorism in prisons.
Why It Matters
This case underscores ongoing issues related to radicalization and violence in prisons, raising concerns about the safety of prison officers and the potential for further acts of terrorism from incarcerated individuals.