GREAT BRITAIN: One or more explosions reportedly occurred at the end of a concert Ariana Grande …
Tragedy of Terrorist attack in Manchester . British police considers it “until proven guilty of a terrorist incident”, which left at least 22 dead and sixty injured on Monday night at the Manchester Arena concert venue, where there was a concert by the American singer Ariana Grande. Chb44 reports on what we know.
What happened ?
Police were alerted after reports of one or more explosions of unknown origin, shortly after 10.30pm (11.30pm French time), which caused panic in the concert hall, when the audience began to leave the room. A statement from the Transport Police says an explosion in the foyer of the concert hall. This area is a public space that connects the room to the nearby Victoria station to passing trains and subways.
— Manchester Arena (@ManchesterArena) May 23, 2017
Images circulating on social networks show scenes of panic inside the concert hall.
Attack in Manchester
Announcer tells exiting concertgoers to remain calm in video after reported explosions during Ariana Grande concert https://t.co/czZWhtmr6A pic.twitter.com/PJ8HocZjuv
— CNN (@CNN) May 22, 2017
What is the outcome?
According to the latest information from the police, he is at least 22 dead and sixty injured.
Latest statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/BEpLOan3dY
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 23, 2017
The identity of the victims was not disclosed, but a phone number has been set up for relatives of people who were in the vicinity. This is the (+44) 0161-856-9400. Facebook has also activated its “Safety Check” tool.
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
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 23, 2017
Among the wounded are including a couple from Leeds picked her children after the concert, Gary Walker and his wife, who testified on the radio BBC 5. The father said he was wounded in the foot by a piece of metal and his wife was wounded in the stomach.
Ariana Grande, is “safe and sound,” according to the team, reports Billboard. The singer responded in the night, calling “broken.” “I apologize from my heart. I have no words, “she wrote on Twitter.
broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don’t have words.— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
Is it a terrorist attack?
The authorities, who remain cautious at this stage, however, confirm that the drama is “considered a terrorist incident, until proven otherwise.” The British Secretary of State for Security, Ben Wallace, told him about an “attack”, while the Prime Minister Theresa May condemned “the terrible terrorist attack.” This attack has not, at present, been claimed.
Statement from Theresa May refers to “what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack”. https://t.co/XmhODibupJ pic.twitter.com/R7lAi2oFhS
— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) May 23, 2017
The police, who have found a “suspicious package” at the scene, announced on Twitter that they would make a “controlled explosion”, urging people not to panic. The package finally contained clothing.
There will be a controlled explosion in Cathedral gardens shortly if you hearing anything don’t be concerned.
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 23, 2017
Officers carrying out a precautionary controlled explosion in Cathedral Garden confirm that it was abandoned clothing, not a suspicious item
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 23, 2017
According to two sources of US intelligence Reuters, the trail of a suicide bomb is preferred. A man at the scene was identified as the bomber, said CNN, also citing a US intelligence source.
BREAKING: Suicide bomber suspected in Manchester Arena explosion – two U.S. officials. https://t.co/7Rdgkqnmb6 pic.twitter.com/E0kb362wIb
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 23, 2017
