Manchester bombers brother found guilty of murder

You're referring to the recent news about the Manchester Arena bombing.

Yes, Hashem Abedi, the brother of Salman Abedi, who carried out the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, has been found guilty of 22 counts of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to cause explosions.

The bombing occurred on May 22, 2017, after an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds more. Salman Abedi, who was 22 at the time, detonated the improvised explosive device (IED) in the foyer of the arena.

Hashem Abedi, who was 20 at the time, was arrested in Libya in 2019 and extradited to the UK in 2020 to face trial. The prosecution alleged that he was involved in the planning and preparation of the attack, and that he had helped his brother obtain the materials and components needed to make the bomb.

The trial, which began in September 2020, heard evidence from over 100 witnesses and experts, including forensic scientists, bomb disposal experts, and security officials. The prosecution presented a detailed case against Hashem Abedi, showing that he had been in regular contact with his brother in the months leading up to the attack, and that he had helped him to obtain the necessary materials and components.

On April 20, 2022, the jury delivered a guilty verdict on all 22 counts of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to cause explosions. Hashem Abedi was also found guilty of conspiring to cause explosions between March 15, 2017, and May 22, 2017.

The judge, Mr. Justice Jeremy Baker, will now consider the sentencing options for Hashem Abedi. Under UK law, the maximum sentence for murder is life imprisonment, and the judge may also impose a minimum term before Hashem Abedi can be considered for parole.

The guilty verdict brings closure to the families of the victims and survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing, and serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of terrorism.