Manchester Arena attack: bomber's brother admits involvement

Hashem Abedi, 23, makes admission for first time over bombing that killed 22 people, inquiry hears

The imprisoned terrorist Hashem Abedi, 23, has admitted for the first time his involvement in planning the Manchester Arena bombing that killed 22 people, a public inquiry has heard.

Abedi, 23, the brother of the suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, made the admission in prison in October while being interviewed by two members of the inquiry's legal team as part of the inquiry into the atrocity on 22 May 2017.