Manchester bomber’s brother convicted in absence of failing to appear at inquiry

The judge adjourned the case and said if Abedi does not attend August 2 hearing a warrant will be issued for his arrest

Ismail Abedi, the elder brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi, has been convicted in his absence of failing to give evidence at the public inquiry into the attack (Manchester Arena Inquiry/PA)

The elder brother of the Manchester Arena bomber has been convicted in his absence of failing to give evidence at the public inquiry into the attack.

Ismail Abedi, 28, whose whereabouts are currently unknown, had refused to co-operate with the inquiry but was ordered by the chairman, John Saunders, to attend to give evidence.