Article 574YN 'No relief': families of Manchester Arena bombing victims react to verdict

'No relief': families of Manchester Arena bombing victims react to verdict

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Amy Walker and Diane Taylor
from World news | The Guardian on (#574YN)

Sentencing of Hashem Abedi for 22 counts of murder brings mixed reactions from grieving relatives

After three years waiting for justice for the deaths of those who were killed in the terror attack at Manchester Arena, families of the victims, survivors and city leaders can hope to find a sliver of closure.

On Thursday, Hashem Abedi, the brother of bomber Salman Abedi, was given a life sentence with a minimum of 55 years at the Old Bailey for 22 counts of murder, attempted murder, and plotting to cause an explosion likely to endanger life.

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