Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Highlights And Aftermath Of The Manchester Arena Bombing

UK was stunned and the world was shocked yesterday about the Manchester Arena Bomb blast, where American singer Ariana Grande was performing. 

At least 22 people killed and more than 100 injured, including 12 children


• Extra armed police officers will be deployed at Wembley for this weekend's FA Cup Final and at Twickenham for the Aviva Premiership final, Scotland Yard said.



• Greater Manchester Police have also tweeted about tonight's planned vigil in the city, saying that 'Manchester will not be defeated'.

• Polish MFA says Polish citizens are among the people missing after last night's terrorist attack in Manchester.

• A local newspaper has been overwhelmed with donations after setting up a fund for victims of the Manchester terror attack. The Manchester Evening News wasted no time in setting up the JustGiving page to raise £250,000 to help support the families of those killed and injured at Manchester Arena. 

• Pope Francis has offered his condolences to the victims of the attack. 

• Suicide bomber had IED around his waist.

• Police say male, lone attacker is responsible.

• Isis has claimed responsibility.

• A 23-year-old man has been arrested.

• Theresa May says many children among those killed.

• ‘Evil losers’: Donald Trump responds to attack.

• Katie Hopkins reported to police for hate speech tweet.

• First victim named as Georgina Callander.

• All parties suspend election campaigning.

• Ariana Grande tweets: ‘From the bottom of my heart, I am so, so sorry.’

• Video shows moment concert-goers flee in terror.

• Eyewitnesses: ‘People were lying on the ground covered in blood’.

• People in Manchester open their homes to victims.

• An emergency number is available for those who are concerned about loved ones or anyone who may have been in the area: 0161 856 9400

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