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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.
Eyewitnesses - 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 told how 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, eyewitnesses 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.
Children are among the 22 killed in the explosion, police said. 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 in the foyer, 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" near the exit 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.
What has happened to those involved?What has happened to those involved?
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.
The injured, including children and young people, are being treated at eight hospitals in Greater Manchester.The injured, including children and young people, 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 0161 856 9400 and 0161 856 9900. 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 attack 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 will visit Manchester later, to meet Mayor Andy Burnham, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins and emergency service workers. Mrs May will visit Manchester later, to meet 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. A union jack has been lowered to half mast in Downing Street, and and 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.
The Arndale shopping centre and a nearby street were briefly evacuated after 11:00 BST on Tuesday morning.The Arndale shopping centre and a nearby street were briefly evacuated after 11:00 BST on Tuesday morning.
Police confirmed that a man was arrested at the centre, but this was not believed to be connected with the attack.Police confirmed that a man was arrested at the centre, but this was not believed to be connected with the attack.
Amid the disruption on Monday night, stories have been emerging 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 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.
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 late on Tuesday morning.A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack late on Tuesday morning.
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. 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.
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.comThe 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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