A survivor of the Manchester Arena bombing expressed his deep disgust at the recent prison attack carried out by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the bomber responsible for the tragic incident in 2017. Abedi, currently held in HMP Frankland, assaulted three prison guards by throwing hot oil at them and stabbing them with homemade blades. The survivor, Martin Hibbert, criticized the privileges afforded to Abedi in an open letter to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, highlighting the disrespect shown towards the pain of the survivors.
Following his conviction for the murder of 22 people in the bombing, Hashem Abedi was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 55 years in prison. Martin Hibbert, who was paralyzed in the blast, expressed his dismay over the leniency shown towards Abedi, noting the lack of accountability and security measures in place. Two of the prison officers attacked by Abedi are still hospitalized with serious injuries, while the third has been discharged.
In response to the incident, families of the Arena bombing victims conveyed their disbelief to the justice secretary, expressing concern over the security lapse at HMP Frankland. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesperson acknowledged the serious oversight in Abedi’s handling by the authorities. The Ministry of Justice suspended access to kitchens in separation and close supervision centers and announced plans for a full independent review of the attack at HMP Frankland.
Hashem Abedi, who collaborated with his brother Salman in planning the concert attack, was found guilty in 2020 on multiple charges related to the incident. He was sentenced to a record 55-year minimum term before being eligible for parole and has since been moved to a separation center at HMP Full Sutton after the recent assault on prison guards
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