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Manchester Arena attack: What we know so far | Manchester Arena 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. | |
Eyewitnesses described seeing metal nuts and bolts strewn around the floor and the smell of explosives after the home-made bomb went off. | |
They also spoke about the fear and confusion that gripped concert-goers, some of whom mistook the bang of the bomb for exploding balloons. | |
Police were called at 22:33 BST and streets surrounding the arena and Victoria Station were sealed off. | |
Children are among the 22 killed in the explosion, police said. A further 59 people were injured. | Children are among the 22 killed in the explosion, police said. A further 59 people were injured. |
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? |
Police say a lone male suicide bomber detonated a home-made bomb, and died at the scene. | |
They are investigating whether he acted alone or was part of a wider network. | They 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". | |
What has happened to those involved? | What has happened to those involved? |
The injured are being treated at hospitals in and around Manchester. | The injured are being treated at hospitals in and around Manchester. |
A hotline has been set up for people concerned about loved ones - on 0161 856 9400 and 0161 856 9900. | A hotline has been set up for people concerned about loved ones - on 0161 856 9400 and 0161 856 9900. |
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. |
How has the government responded? | How has the government responded? |
Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the "appalling terrorist attack". | Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the "appalling terrorist attack". |
"All our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected," she said. | "All our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected," she said. |
She is chairing a meeting of the emergency committee Cobra on Tuesday morning. | She is chairing a meeting of the emergency committee Cobra on Tuesday morning. |
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. | A union jack has been lowered to half mast in Downing Street. |
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. |
What do we know about the investigation? | What do we know about the investigation? |
The investigation is "complex and wide ranging", police have said, and they have urged people not to speculate on the attacker's identity. | The investigation is "complex and wide ranging", police have said, and they have urged people not to speculate on the attacker's identity. |
Police 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 |