Hashem Abedi attacks prison guards with boiling oil in recent incident

In the United Kingdom, Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena terrorist, has been involved in a violent incident at HMP Frankland prison located in Co Durham. This event occurred on a recent Saturday when Abedi, housed in a high-security separation center known as a 'jail within a jail,' allegedly launched an assault on three prison officers using boiling cooking oil. The attack raised serious concerns among the prison service about the safety protocols in place for the handling of high-risk inmates, particularly those with a history of violence such as Abedi. Subsequently, he was transferred back to Belmarsh prison in southeast London, where he had previously committed acts of violence against guards. As part of the transfer, he was provided with a spork—an eating utensil that combines a spoon and fork. This decision has sparked further debate regarding the wisdom of allowing access to items that could potentially be used to harm others, especially given Abedi's violent background. Experts within the prison system have highlighted that while most utensils are standard for inmates, considerations must be made for those identified as threats. This incident underscores ongoing challenges within the UK prison system, especially in managing inmates who pose a risk to both staff and other prisoners.