Prisoner Murdered Day Before Release at New UK Prison

In a shocking incident at HMP Fosse Way, Britain’s newest prison, six men have been arrested following the murder of an inmate just one day before his scheduled release. The attack occurred in Leicestershire, prompting a swift response from police, ambulances, and a helicopter to the privately run category C facility, which opened its doors last year. The victim, identified as Mahir Abdulrahman, was reportedly set to be released on Tuesday. However, he had been involved in a violent altercation with another inmate the day prior, during which he threw boiling water at his victim, a tactic known as “kettling.” Despite this aggressive behavior, prison authorities did not transfer him from his cell, leading to dire consequences. Sources within the prison revealed that four other inmates retaliated against Abdulrahman, storming his cell and subjecting him to a brutal beating. The attack was described as a revenge act, with one inmate allegedly kicking Abdulrahman in the head multiple times. The severity of the assault ultimately resulted in his death. The incident raises serious concerns about prison safety and the management of violent offenders. As investigations continue, the prison service faces scrutiny over its protocols and the circumstances that allowed such a violent confrontation to occur just before Abdulrahman’s release.