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Manchester attack: What we know so far | Manchester attack: What we know so far |
(about 4 hours later) | |
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. |
Abedi attended Burnage Academy for Boys in Manchester between 2009 and 2011, before going to The Manchester College until 2013 and then Salford University in 2014. | Abedi attended Burnage Academy for Boys in Manchester between 2009 and 2011, before going to The Manchester College until 2013 and then Salford University in 2014. |
BBC News understands that members of the public had called an anti-terrorism hotline hotline after he expressed the views that "he was supporting terrorism" and "being a suicide bomber was ok". | BBC News understands that members of the public had called an anti-terrorism hotline hotline after he expressed the views that "he was supporting terrorism" and "being a suicide bomber was ok". |
Home Secretary Amber Rudd said Abedi was known "up to a point" by security services, and it was believed he had recently returned from Libya. | Home Secretary Amber Rudd said Abedi was known "up to a point" by security services, and it was believed he 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 investigation | The investigation |
Seven people 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 four on Wednesday: three in south Manchester and one in Wigan. | 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. |
Twenty-year-old Hashem Abedi, Abedi's younger brother, was detained in Tripoli on suspicion of links with the so-called Islamic State group on Tuesday evening, a spokesman for a local counter-terrorism force Rada said. | |
Reuters news agency has told the BBC that Abedi's father, Ramadan, has also been detained Libya. | |
Salman Abedi is thought to have been a "mule" using a device built by someone else, the BBC understands. | 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.com | The 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 named | Some 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 officer from Cheshire Police was also among those killed. 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. |
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 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. |
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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