Manchester Arena explosion: 19 killed in 'terror attack by suicide bomber' at Ariana Grande concert

in #bomb • 8 years ago

At least 19 people have been killed and 50 more injured after a suspected terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena.

Thousands of gig-goers were packed into the venue to see American singer Ariana Grande when two explosions were reported.

Minutes later eyewitnesses described seeing people "running and screaming" from the arena, with some covered in blood.

Greater Manchester Police released a statement just after 1am.
"19 people have been confirmed dead, with around 50 others injured,it said.

The incident is now being treated as a terrorist attack.

Swarms of armed police were joined by a bomb disposal unit as teams from across the region worked to secure the area and help the injured.reports-of-an-explosion-at-Manchester-Arena-3.jpgreports-of-an-explosion-at-Manchester-Arena-2.jpgreports-of-an-explosion-at-Manchester-Arena-1.jpgreports-of-an-explosion-at-Manchester-Arena.jpgworried relatives
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    Help England Manchester I believe we're under attack

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