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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 64 injured after suspected suicide bomber, 22-year-old Salman Abedi, detonated a home-made device at Manchester Arena.Twenty-two people have been killed and 64 injured after suspected suicide bomber, 22-year-old Salman Abedi, detonated a home-made device at Manchester Arena.
Here is what we know so far.Here is what we know so far.
What happened?What happened?
Police say suspected attacker 22-year-old Salman Abedi detonated a home-made bomb in the foyer of Manchester Arena as crowds were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on Monday evening.Police say suspected attacker 22-year-old Salman Abedi detonated a home-made bomb in the foyer of Manchester Arena as crowds were leaving an Ariana Grande concert on Monday evening.
Twenty-two people were killed in the explosion, including an eight-year-old girl. The attacker died at the scene.Twenty-two people were killed in the explosion, including an eight-year-old girl. The attacker died at the scene.
Witnesses said the noise of the explosion was followed by a flash of fire. Pictures show debris and casualties in the foyer area of the arena.Witnesses said the noise of the explosion was followed by a flash of fire. Pictures show debris and casualties in the foyer area of the arena.
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.
The foyer where the bomb was detonated is the busiest exit from the arena.The foyer where the bomb was detonated is the busiest exit from the arena.
Concert-goers were seen fleeing down the stairs into Victoria station, where there were scenes of panic.Concert-goers were seen fleeing down the stairs into Victoria station, where there were scenes of panic.
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 which 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 which 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.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd said it was believed that Abedi had recently returned from Libya.Home Secretary Amber Rudd said it was believed that Abedi had recently returned from Libya.
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.
The investigationThe investigation
Four men have been arrested so far in connection with the attack. Five men have been arrested so far in the UK in connection with the attack.
One - confirmed as Abedi's 23-year-old brother Ismail - on Tuesday morning, and a further three on Wednesday in south Manchester. One - confirmed as Abedi's 23-year-old brother Ismail - on Tuesday morning, and a further four on Wednesday: three in south Manchester and one in Wigan.
Abedi is thought to have been a "mule" using a device built by someone else, the BBC understands. Libyan media is reporting that Hashem Abedi, Abedi's younger brother, has been arrested by the Special Deterrence Force in Tripoli.
Salman Abedi is thought to have been a "mule" using a device built by someone else, the BBC understands.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins confirmed that Greater Manchester Police was investigating a network or collaborators.Chief Constable Ian Hopkins confirmed that Greater Manchester Police was investigating a network or collaborators.
The force has not commented on whether it had found a bomb factory used to create the explosive detonated on Monday.The force has not commented on whether it had found a bomb factory used to create the explosive detonated on Monday.
But BBC correspondent Daniel Sandford said "we haven't seen the cordon" which would go up with such a discovery.But BBC correspondent Daniel Sandford said "we haven't seen the cordon" which would go up with such a discovery.
The UK's international terrorism threat level has been raised to "critical".The UK's international terrorism threat level has been raised to "critical".
Police raided a block of flats - the Granby House building in Granby Row - close to Manchester Piccadilly Station in the centre of the city on Wednesday.Police raided a block of flats - the Granby House building in Granby Row - close to Manchester Piccadilly Station in the centre of the city on Wednesday.
Officers executed warrants in two areas of Manchester on Tuesday: one in Whalley Range and another in Fallowfield, where a controlled explosion took place.Officers executed warrants in two areas of Manchester on Tuesday: one in Whalley Range and another in Fallowfield, where a controlled explosion took place.
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 Monday night to upload it to ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk or ukpoliceimageappeal.comThe police have also appealed to anyone with images or footage from Monday night to upload it to ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk or ukpoliceimageappeal.com
Some victims namedSome victims named
Twenty-two people were killed in the attack.Twenty-two people were killed in the attack.
Fourteen victims have been named so far, including eight-year-old Saffie Roussos, from Leyland, Lancashire.Fourteen victims have been named so far, including eight-year-old Saffie Roussos, from Leyland, Lancashire.
An off-duty female police officer was also among those killed, the BBC understands. Her husband is believed to be critically ill and their two children were injured. An off-duty female officer from Cheshire Police was also among those killed. Her husband is believed to be critically ill and their two children were injured.
Greater Manchester Police says it is "confident" it knows the identity of all the people who died, but is not yet in a position to formally name them.Greater Manchester Police says it is "confident" it knows the identity of all the people who died, but is not yet in a position to formally name them.
The injured are being treated at eight hospitals in Greater Manchester. Many have life-threatening conditions, Prime Minister Theresa May said.The injured are being treated at eight hospitals in Greater Manchester. Many have life-threatening conditions, Prime Minister Theresa May said.
Jon Rouse, chief operating officer for Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, said 64 were receiving hospital treatment, some as outpatients, and 20 people remained in critical care.
The wounded include 12 children aged under 16.
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.
Take That 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 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 securityExtra 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.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd says 984 servicemen and women have been deployed as part of Operation Temperer - the government plan to put soldiers on the streets.Home Secretary Amber Rudd says 984 servicemen and women have been deployed as part of Operation Temperer - the government plan to put soldiers on the streets.
As the security threat has been raised to critical, she has announced that 3,800 extra troops will be available to patrol UK streets.As the security threat has been raised to critical, she has announced that 3,800 extra troops will be available to patrol UK streets.
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.
Police Scotland said it was reviewing all "significant events" taking place within the next 14 days and has increased the number of armed police on patrol.Police Scotland said it was reviewing all "significant events" taking place within the next 14 days and has increased the number of armed police on patrol.
The Ministry of Defence said Wednesday's Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace has been cancelled to redeploy police officers.The Ministry of Defence said Wednesday's Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace has been cancelled to redeploy police officers.
The Palace of Westminster is closed to members of the public and all tours and events have been cancelled, a statement on the UK Parliament website said on Wednesday.The Palace of Westminster is closed to members of the public and all tours and events have been cancelled, a statement on the UK Parliament website said on Wednesday.
And Chelsea FC have cancelled their Premier League victory parade, which was due to take place on Sunday.And Chelsea FC have cancelled their Premier League victory parade, which was due to take place on Sunday.
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