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Arena bomb plotter refuses to appear in court accused of prison officers attack

Arena bomb plotter refuses to appear in court accused of prison officers attack

Summary

Hashem Abedi, convicted for his role in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, refused to appear in court for charges related to an attack on prison officers. He faces charges of attempted murder and other offenses but did not leave his cell for the court hearing. The incident involved allegations of stabbing and throwing boiling liquid at the officers.

Key Facts

  • Hashem Abedi was involved in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people.
  • Abedi is serving a life sentence with a 55-year minimum term.
  • He was charged with attempting to murder three prison officers at HMP Frankland.
  • The attack on the officers reportedly involved stabbing and hot liquid.
  • Abedi refused to attend the court hearing and has no legal representation.
  • The next court date is set for September 25.
  • The incident is being treated as having a terrorist motive.
  • The prison officers sustained serious injuries from the attack.
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