Overview

• The attack occurred on April 12, 2025, at HMP Frankland’s separation unit, where Abedi used homemade knives and boiling oil to assault three prison officers.
• Two officers remain hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, including stab wounds and severe burns, while a third officer has been discharged.
• The Ministry of Justice has launched a full review into the incident, alongside a police investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
• The Prison Officers’ Association has called for immediate reforms, including banning inmate access to cooking facilities and providing officers with stab vests and other protective gear.
• Political leaders, including Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, have condemned the attack and demanded accountability and stricter controls on high-risk inmates.