Hashem Abedi prison attack investigation continues

(BBC) An investigation into an attack on prison guards by the Manchester Arena suicide bomber’s brother is continuing, with no arrests or charges brought, counter-terrorism police have confirmed.

Hashem Abedi threw hot cooking oil and stabbed three prison officers with improvised blades at high-security HMP Frankland in County Durham in April.

Abedi was detained by prison staff and relocated following the incident.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East (CTPNE) told the BBC that officers were still working with police and the prison to “thoroughly investigate” what happened.

“Our priorities remain to establish the facts, explore any potential motivation, and to secure justice for the victims,” it added.

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