According to a source speaking to the BBC, three prison officers were viciously attacked by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber. The incident took place at HMP Frankland in County Durham, resulting in the officers sustaining life-threatening injuries such as burns, scalds, and stab wounds. The Prison Officers’ Association mentioned that Abedi threw hot cooking oil on the officers and utilized homemade weapons during the assault.
On Saturday, one female officer who had been treated at the hospital was discharged by 16:00 BST. A prison official at HMP Frankland expressed the shock and distress felt by the staff following the attack, calling it a challenging day. Hashem Abedi, the 28-year-old brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, was identified by the Prison Officers’ Association as the perpetrator of the attack. He was convicted in 2020 of 22 counts related to the bombing that claimed 22 lives.
HMP Frankland is recognized as a separation center intended for individuals with a higher risk level that cannot be managed within a standard prison environment. In response to the incident, Mark Fairhurst, the chair of the Prison Officers’ Association, suggested a review of the privileges granted to prisoners in these facilities. He advocated for the removal of access to items that could endanger staff lives, emphasizing the need for stricter control measures.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood condemned the attack on the officers at HMP Frankland, expressing solidarity with them and their families. Mahmood emphasized that violence towards prison staff will not be tolerated and promised to seek the harshest penalties for such offenses. The Prison Service reaffirmed its commitment to not tolerating violence within prisons and emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of hardworking staff members
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