Prisoners accused of Belmarsh officer attack decline to give evidence

(BBC) Three prisoners accused of attacking a Belmarsh officer have chosen not to give evidence in their trial.

Paul Edwards, 57, said he feared for his life when he was allegedly hit with a chair and repeatedly punched and kicked in his office on 11 May 2020.

Hashem Abedi, 24, Ahmed Hassan, 22, and Muhammed Saeed, 23, all deny assault causing actual bodily harm (ABH).

Woolwich Crown Court heard the custodian manager had removed privileges from Mr Abedi and Mr Hassan.

Mr Edwards, who had worked in Belmarsh for 25 years, punished the pair after they had shaved their heads, the court heard.

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