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Manchester attack: What we know so far | Manchester attack: What we know so far |
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Twenty-two people have been killed and 59 injured in an explosion at the end of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena. | Twenty-two people have been killed and 59 injured in an explosion at the end of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena. |
Here is what we know so far. | Here is what we know so far. |
What happened? | What happened? |
The explosion happened in the foyer of Manchester Arena on Monday night, as crowds began leaving the concert. | The explosion happened in the foyer of Manchester Arena on Monday night, as crowds began leaving the concert. |
Witnesses - many of them teenage girls - said they heard a huge bang coming from outside the auditorium. | Witnesses - many of them teenage girls - said they heard a huge bang coming from outside the auditorium. |
Some mistook the bang of the bomb for exploding balloons, which had been released at the end of the concert. | Some mistook the bang of the bomb for exploding balloons, which had been released at the end of the concert. |
Parents waiting to pick up their families in the foyer said the noise of the explosion was followed by a flash of fire. | Parents waiting to pick up their families in the foyer said the noise of the explosion was followed by a flash of fire. |
Metal nuts and bolts were strewn around the floor among bodies and the smell of explosives was in the air, witnesses said. | Metal nuts and bolts were strewn around the floor among bodies and the smell of explosives was in the air, witnesses said. |
They also spoke about the fear and confusion that gripped the concert-goers, as they rushed for the exits. | They also spoke about the fear and confusion that gripped the concert-goers, as they rushed for the exits. |
Police were called at 22:33 BST and streets surrounding the arena and Victoria station were sealed off. | Police were called at 22:33 BST and streets surrounding the arena and Victoria station were sealed off. |
Twenty-two people were killed in the explosion, including an eight-year-old girl. | Twenty-two people were killed in the explosion, including an eight-year-old girl. |
A further 59 people, including 12 under the age of 16, were injured and taken to hospital. | A further 59 people, including 12 under the age of 16, were injured and taken to hospital. |
More than 240 emergency calls were made; 60 ambulances and 400 police officers attended. | More than 240 emergency calls were made; 60 ambulances and 400 police officers attended. |
After the attack hundreds of people in Manchester took to social media to offer spare beds and rooms for those stranded in the city. | After the attack hundreds of people in Manchester took to social media to offer spare beds and rooms for those stranded in the city. |
Ariana Grande, who had just left the stage when the blast happened, has expressed her sorrow at the deaths. | Ariana Grande, who had just left the stage when the blast happened, has expressed her sorrow at the deaths. |
Who carried out the attack? | Who carried out the attack? |
Police say a lone male suicide bomber detonated a home-made bomb, and died at the scene. | Police say a lone male suicide bomber detonated a home-made bomb, and died at the scene. |
Theresa May said he deliberately chose the place where he could cause "maximum carnage" as people left. | Theresa May said he deliberately chose the place where he could cause "maximum carnage" as people left. |
Police are investigating whether he acted alone or was part of a wider network. | Police are investigating whether he acted alone or was part of a wider network. |
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said the force would treat the incident as a terror attack "until we have further information". | Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said the force would treat the incident as a terror attack "until we have further information". |
The so-called Islamic State group has claimed responsibility, but this has not been verified. | The so-called Islamic State group has claimed responsibility, but this has not been verified. |
Who are the victims? | Who are the victims? |
Student Georgina Callander was the first of those who were killed to be named. She was studying health and social care at Runshaw College in Lancashire. | Student Georgina Callander was the first of those who were killed to be named. She was studying health and social care at Runshaw College in Lancashire. |
It has also been confirmed that eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, from Leyland, Lancashire, was killed. | It has also been confirmed that eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, from Leyland, Lancashire, was killed. |
A further 20 people who died have not yet been named. | A further 20 people who died have not yet been named. |
The injured are being treated at eight hospitals in Greater Manchester. | The injured are being treated at eight hospitals in Greater Manchester. |
Many have life-threatening conditions, the prime minister said. | Many have life-threatening conditions, the prime minister said. |
A hotline has been set up for people concerned about loved ones - on 0800 096 0095. | A hotline has been set up for people concerned about loved ones - on 0800 096 0095. |
A help centre for anyone needing assistance has also been set up at Gate 11 of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. | A help centre for anyone needing assistance has also been set up at Gate 11 of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. |
Relatives are using social media to hunt for missing loved ones. | Relatives are using social media to hunt for missing loved ones. |
A vigil will be held in Albert Square, in Manchester, at 18:00 BST. | A vigil will be held in Albert Square, in Manchester, at 18:00 BST. |
How has the government responded? | How has the government responded? |
Prime Minister Theresa May said the attacker showed "sickening cowardice" to deliberately target young defenceless children. | Prime Minister Theresa May said the attacker showed "sickening cowardice" to deliberately target young defenceless children. |
She chaired a meeting of the emergency committee Cobra on Tuesday morning, and will chair another later. | She chaired a meeting of the emergency committee Cobra on Tuesday morning, and will chair another later. |
In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Mrs May said police believed they knew the identity of the attacker but would not publicly confirm his name. | In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Mrs May said police believed they knew the identity of the attacker but would not publicly confirm his name. |
Significant resources have been made available to police while they establish the facts of whether he was part of a larger group, she said. | Significant resources have been made available to police while they establish the facts of whether he was part of a larger group, she said. |
Mrs May is visiting Manchester, meeting Mayor Andy Burnham, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, and emergency service workers. | Mrs May is visiting Manchester, meeting Mayor Andy Burnham, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, and emergency service workers. |
All general election campaigning has been suspended until further notice. | All general election campaigning has been suspended until further notice. |
A union jack has been lowered to half mast in Downing Street, and at town halls across the country. | A union jack has been lowered to half mast in Downing Street, and at town halls across the country. |
What disruption has been caused? | What disruption has been caused? |
A cordon remains in place around Manchester Arena and Victoria station while forensic work is carried out. | A cordon remains in place around Manchester Arena and Victoria station while forensic work is carried out. |
All train services to and from Victoria station have been cancelled. | All train services to and from Victoria station have been cancelled. |
Security has been stepped up in Manchester, London and at transport hubs around the UK. | Security has been stepped up in Manchester, London and at transport hubs around the UK. |
Extra armed police officers will be deployed on Saturday at Wembley for football's FA Cup Final and at Twickenham for rugby union's Aviva Premiership final, Scotland Yard has said. | |
Details for all upcoming events in the capital are being reviewed, they said. | |
Amid the disruption on Monday night, stories have emerged of random acts of kindness as the city pulled together to help people caught up in the attack. | Amid the disruption on Monday night, stories have emerged of random acts of kindness as the city pulled together to help people caught up in the attack. |
Exam boards have told schools directly affected by the attack that they can re-arrange GCSE and A-level exams. | Exam boards have told schools directly affected by the attack that they can re-arrange GCSE and A-level exams. |
A joint statement says that it will be up to schools to decide whether exams should go ahead. | A joint statement says that it will be up to schools to decide whether exams should go ahead. |
Take That have cancelled their Tuesday night Liverpool concert as a mark of respect but it is not clear whether or not their homecoming dates, at Manchester Arena for three nights from Thursday, will go ahead. | Take That have cancelled their Tuesday night Liverpool concert as a mark of respect but it is not clear whether or not their homecoming dates, at Manchester Arena for three nights from Thursday, will go ahead. |
What do we know about the investigation? | What do we know about the investigation? |
A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack on Tuesday morning. | A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack on Tuesday morning. |
The investigation is "complex and wide ranging", police said, and they have urged people not to speculate on the attacker's identity. | The investigation is "complex and wide ranging", police said, and they have urged people not to speculate on the attacker's identity. |
Police have "executed warrants" in two areas of Manchester: one in Whalley Range and another in Fallowfield, where a controlled explosion took place. | Police have "executed warrants" in two areas of Manchester: one in Whalley Range and another in Fallowfield, where a controlled explosion took place. |
Officers are working with the National Counter Terrorism Policing Network and the intelligence services to try to establish more details about the attacker. | Officers are working with the National Counter Terrorism Policing Network and the intelligence services to try to establish more details about the attacker. |
GMP chief constable Ian Hopkins said it was the "most horrific incident" Greater Manchester has faced. | GMP chief constable Ian Hopkins said it was the "most horrific incident" Greater Manchester has faced. |
If the bombing is confirmed to be a terrorist attack, it would be the worst in the UK since 52 people were killed in the London bombings of July 2005. | If the bombing is confirmed to be a terrorist attack, it would be the worst in the UK since 52 people were killed in the London bombings of July 2005. |
Anyone with information can call the anti-terror hotline on 0800 789321. | Anyone with information can call the anti-terror hotline on 0800 789321. |
The police have also appealed to anyone with images or footage from last night that they believe could assist in the investigations to upload it to ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk or ukpoliceimageappeal.com | The police have also appealed to anyone with images or footage from last night that they believe could assist in the investigations to upload it to ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk or ukpoliceimageappeal.com |
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