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The brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi has left the country ahead of his planned appearance at an inquiry into the deadly terror attack, it has today been revealed.
Officials had hoped to force Ismail Abedi to attend the inquiry into the 2017 suicide bombing, which claimed the lives of 22 people.
But it has now been revealed that Ismail, who previously said he would only give evidence if he could be guaranteed immunity from prosecution, is no longer in the UK.
Paul Greaney QC, counsel to the inquiry, said this morning that Ismail Abedi is 'not currently in the country and there is no indication as to when he will return'.
Officials had hoped to force Ismail Abedi to answer questions at the inquiry into the 2017 suicide bombing, which claimed the lives of 22 people. But it has now been revealed that Ismail is no longer in the UK
The inquiry was due to hear evidence from Ismail on Thursday, having issued a Section 21 notice compelling him to appear at the hearing.
The order was made after Ismail had his bid for
