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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 after suspected suicide bomber 22-year-old Salman Abedi detonated a home-made device at the end of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena. | Twenty-two people have been killed and 59 injured after suspected suicide bomber 22-year-old Salman Abedi detonated a home-made device 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? |
Police say a lone male suicide bomber detonated a home-made bomb in the foyer of Manchester Arena as crowds were leaving the concert on Monday evening. | Police say a lone male suicide bomber detonated a home-made bomb in the foyer of Manchester Arena as crowds were leaving the concert on Monday evening. |
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. |
The attacker died at the scene. | The attacker died at the scene. |
Eyewitnesses said the noise of the explosion was followed by a flash of fire. | Eyewitnesses 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. |
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. |
Who carried out the attack? | Who carried out the attack? |
Salman Abedi, 22, has been named by police as the suspected suicide bomber. | Salman Abedi, 22, has been named by police as the suspected suicide bomber. |
Abedi was born in Manchester on New Year's Eve 1994, the BBC understands. | Abedi was born in Manchester on New Year's Eve 1994, the BBC understands. |
It is thought that he has at least three siblings: an elder brother who was born in London, and a younger brother and sister who were born in Manchester. | It is thought that he has at least three siblings: an elder brother who was born in London, and a younger brother and sister who were born in Manchester. |
The family, believed to be of Libyan origin, has lived at several addresses in Manchester, including at a property at Elsmore Road in the Fallowfield area, that was raided by police on Tuesday. | The family, believed to be of Libyan origin, has lived at several addresses in Manchester, including at a property at Elsmore Road in the Fallowfield area, that was raided by police on Tuesday. |
Salford University said Abedi had been a student there, but gave no further details. | Salford University said Abedi had been a student there, but gave no further details. |
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. |
What do we know about the suspect? | What do we know about the suspect? |
The investigation | The investigation |
Home Secretary Amber Rudd said it "seems likely" Abedi was not acting alone. | |
The bomber was known to security services before the attack, she told the BBC. | |
On Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Theresa May said investigators were trying to establish whether Abedi was acting alone. | |
She said it was "a possibility we cannot ignore" that there was a "wider group of individuals linked to this attack", and said the UK's international terrorism threat level had been raised to "critical". | She said it was "a possibility we cannot ignore" that there was a "wider group of individuals linked to this attack", and said the UK's international terrorism threat level had been raised to "critical". |
A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack on Tuesday morning, and police executed warrants in two areas of Manchester: one in Whalley Range and another in Fallowfield, where a controlled explosion took place. | A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack on Tuesday morning, and police 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. |
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 |
Some victims named | Some victims named |
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. |
Eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, from Leyland, Lancashire, was killed. | Eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, from Leyland, Lancashire, was killed. |
John Atkinson, 28, of Radcliffe in Bury, was the third victim to be named. | John Atkinson, 28, of Radcliffe in Bury, was the third victim to be named. |
The death of Olivia Campbell, 15, was confirmed by her mother Charlotte, who posted a tribute to her "precious" daughter on Wednesday morning. | The death of Olivia Campbell, 15, was confirmed by her mother Charlotte, who posted a tribute to her "precious" daughter on Wednesday morning. |
A further 18 people who died have not yet been named. | A further 18 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. |
Thousands of people attended a vigil in Albert Square, in central Manchester, on Tuesday evening. | Thousands of people attended a vigil in Albert Square, in central Manchester, on Tuesday evening. |
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 were cancelled and the station will remain closed on Wednesday. | All train services to and from Victoria station were cancelled and the station will remain closed on Wednesday. |
It could be "several days before it reopens", rail operator Northern's regional director, Liam Sumpter, said. | It could be "several days before it reopens", rail operator Northern's regional director, Liam Sumpter, said. |
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 postponed their Tuesday night Liverpool concert as a mark of respect, as well as their homecoming dates this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at Manchester Arena. | Take That have postponed their Tuesday night Liverpool concert as a mark of respect, as well as their homecoming dates this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at Manchester Arena. |
Extra security | Extra security |
As a result of the decision to raise the terror threat level - the first time it has been "critical" since 2007 - members of the armed forces will replace armed police at certain "key sites", Mrs May said. | As a result of the decision to raise the terror threat level - the first time it has been "critical" since 2007 - members of the armed forces will replace armed police at certain "key sites", Mrs May said. |
The military could also be used at concerts and sporting events. | The military could also be used at concerts and sporting events. |
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. | 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. |
Sporting events and venues in England say they are conducting major security reviews. | Sporting events and venues in England say they are conducting major security reviews. |
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