Counter-terror police investigating after brother of Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers Hashem Abedi was jailed for at least 55 years after helping to plan the 2017 atrocity in which 22 people died.

April 12, 2025   

(Sky News) Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into an attack on three prison officers by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber.

The Prison Officers Association (POA) said 28-year-old Hashem Abedi — the brother of Salman Abedi — threw hot cooking oil over the guards before stabbing them with homemade weapons.

He was sentenced in 2020 to at least 55 years in prison after being found guilty of 22 counts of murder over the 2017 atrocity.

The three officers were taken to hospital after the attack at category A Frankland prison, in County Durham, shortly before 11am on Saturday.

In a statement on Saturday, the POA said they suffered “life-threatening injuries” including burns, scalds and stab wounds. They also said one female officer was discharged at 4pm on Saturday afternoon.

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