Author: Daniel De Simone
Category: Investigations
The families of the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing expressed their shock and disbelief after learning that Hashem Abedi, the perpetrator of the attack, was able to launch an assault on prison officers at HMP Frankland. Despite being held in a high-security unit, Abedi managed to attack three prison officers using makeshift blades and hot cooking oil. The families, in a letter to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, emphasized that Abedi should not have access to anything that could be turned into a weapon and urged the government to ensure that he does not pose a threat to anyone else.
Abedi was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 55 years for his involvement in the 2017 bombing that resulted in the deaths of 22 people. Following the incident at HMP Frankland, inmates at separation centres have been prohibited from using kitchens. Abedi had previously attacked prison officers at London’s Belmarsh prison in 2020, resulting in additional time being added to his sentence. The families of the victims described the situation as “beyond comprehension” and called for stricter measures to prevent Abedi from causing harm in the future.
The Ministry of Justice announced that there would be an independent review of the incident at HMP Frankland, where three prison officers sustained stab wounds and burns. The families urged Mahmood to consider the seriousness of Abedi’s actions and proposed that he should face permanent solitary confinement as a punishment. They emphasized that Abedi’s continued violence in prison demonstrates his lack of remorse and regard for human life. Mahmood assured that she would seek the harshest punishment possible for Abedi, emphasizing the need to prevent him from causing harm to others.
In response to the families’ concerns, the Ministry of Justice suspended access to kitchens in separation and close supervision centres. Mah
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