A Manchester Arena bombing survivor has voiced outrage following a recent attack on three prison officers at HMP Frankland, perpetrated by Hashem Abedi, the brother of the bomber responsible for the 2017 arena tragedy.
According to the Prison Officers’ Association, Abedi assaulted the officers with boiling cooking oil and improvised weapons. The incident resulted in injuries to one woman and two men; the female officer has been released from hospital, while her male colleagues remain hospitalized with serious, life-threatening wounds including burns, scalds, and stab injuries.
Jade Clough, a survivor of the Manchester bombing, expressed profound anger and disbelief at Abedi’s continued ability to inflict harm within the prison system.
“It’s unbelievable,” Clough stated. “You commit these horrendous crimes, are found guilty, serve time…and still have the freedom and privilege to attack again, to continue hurting people. It’s just unbelievable.” She questioned how Abedi could maintain relationships that might incite further violence, suggesting he should be isolated from any form of social interaction.
Clough strongly advocates for Abedi’s placement in solitary confinement, arguing it is a necessary measure to prevent future attacks. “He keeps proving his true colours, keeps on hurting people; he’s obviously evil to the core,” she asserted. “He stole other people’s human rights – why should he be afforded any privileges?”
The incident has prompted an urgent investigation by counter-terrorism police, raising concerns about security within the prison system and prompting questions regarding the oversight of high-risk inmates.
Recalling her experience on the night of the Manchester Arena bombing, Clough described a scene of joyous celebration abruptly shattered by violence. “Everyone was buzzing and happy…then suddenly everything went white and orange,” she recounted to GB News host Patrick Christys. “You just felt this force against you and you had no idea what was going on. For a minute, I couldn’t comprehend that it came from inside the same room.”
Clough concluded her remarks by questioning why Abedi wasn’t already held in solitary confinement after his initial attack within the prison walls, suggesting that further harm may be required before action is taken.
“We do have prisoners in absolute solitary confinement here,” she observed. “Why isn’t he there as well? It’s doable. How many prison guards does he have to hurt before someone makes a decision?”
