Manchester Arena terrorist seriously injures three prison officers | LBC

Counter-terror police are investigating after the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber attacked three prison officers, leaving them needing hospital treatment. Henry Riley hears from former prison guard David Shipley (01:03) and former editor of the Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie (06:01). Abedi, who is being held at HMP Frankland in County Durham for his role in the deadly attack eight years ago, inflicted "life-threatening" injuries on the three officers on Saturday, according to the Prison Officers Association (POA). The union said that he had used home-made weapons to stab them. At least one of the victims was a female police officer. The ambulance service confirmed that three people had been taken to hospital. Police said that two of the victims still are in a serious condition, while one has been discharged. Counter-terrorism policing's Commander Dom Murphy said: "Given the nature of the incident, it has been agreed that CTP North East will lead the investigation, supported by Durham Constabulary. "This is an ongoing investigation which is in its early stages, and we are working hard to establish the facts. Therefore, we are unable to comment further at this time." Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood, said: "I am appalled by the attack of three brave officers at HMP Frankland today. My thoughts are with them and their families. "The police are now investigating. I will be pushing for the strongest possible punishment. Violence against our staff will never be tolerated." The national chairman of the POA, Mark Fairhurst, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the injured staff, their families and colleagues. No Officer should be subject to cowardly and vicious attacks at work.