Manchester Arena attack: Arrest warrant issued for bomber’s brother

(BBC) An arrest warrant has been issued for the Manchester Arena bomber’s brother.

Ismail Abedi, 29, was convicted in his absence in July of failing to appear at the Manchester Arena inquiry after being ordered to give evidence.

Abedi, who uses the name Ben Romdhan, had refused to answer questions on the grounds he could incriminate himself and later fled the UK.

His younger brother Salman Abedi killed 22 people and injured hundreds more in the terror attack on 22 May 2017.

His other brother Hashem Abedi, who helped plan the bombing at the end of an Ariana Grande concert, was jailed in August 2020 after being convicted of murdering all those who died.

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