Hashem Abedi, the man behind the Manchester Arena attack plot, now faces new charges after an incident at a high-security prison. The 28-year-old has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of assault causing actual bodily harm, along with possessing an unauthorized knife or weapon. The incident occurred on April 12 at HMP Frankland in Durham, where four prison officers were injured.
Counterterrorism police in northeast England conducted a joint investigation with Durham Police and prison officials. Abedi, who remains in custody, is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 18.
Three officers required hospital treatment for serious injuries following the altercation. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
FAQS
### FAQs About the Manchester Arena Bombing Plotter Charged with Attempted Murder
#### **Basic Questions**
**1. Who is the man charged in connection with the Manchester Arena bombing?**
The man is Hashem Abedi, the brother of Salman Abedi, who carried out the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
**2. What exactly has he been charged with?**
He has been charged with **three counts of attempted murder** related to a separate incident.
**3. Was he involved in the actual Manchester Arena bombing?**
Yes, he was previously convicted of helping plan the 2017 attack, which killed 22 people.
**4. Why is he being charged now if he’s already in prison?**
These new charges relate to a different case—**attempted murder**—not directly tied to the bombing.
**5. What is the new case about?**
Details are limited, but it involves an alleged attack on three individuals in prison.
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#### **Intermediate Questions**
**6. How is this different from his previous conviction?**
His earlier conviction was for **murder and conspiracy** in the Manchester bombing. The new charges are for **attempted murder** in a separate incident.
**7. What sentence is he already serving?**
He is serving a **minimum of 55 years** for his role in the Manchester attack.
**8. Could these new charges increase his sentence?**
Yes, if convicted, he could face additional prison time.
**9. When will this new case go to trial?**
No trial date has been set yet; the legal process is still unfolding.
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#### **Advanced Questions**
**10. Why wasn’t he charged with these crimes earlier?**
Investigations into prison incidents can take time, and new evidence may have led to these charges.
**11. What evidence supports the attempted murder charges?**
Authorities have not released full details, but it likely involves witness accounts, prison records, or forensic evidence.
**12. Could this affect his chances of parole?**
Yes, additional convictions would make early release even less likely.
**13. Has he responded to the new charges?**
As of now, there’s no public statement from him or his legal team.
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#### **Practical & Legal Questions**
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