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Manchester attack: police say arrests 'significant' and items seized 'very important' - latest Manchester attack: police say arrests 'significant' and items seized 'very important' - latest
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Severin Carrell
Nicola Sturgeon has told MSPs that Western Isles council, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has sent expert counselling staff to Barra to help the Hebridean island’s children and the 1,000-strong community deal with the death of Eilidh MacLeod, 14, and the severe injuries suffered by her friend Laura MacIntyre, 15, in the Manchester bombing.
Castlebay community school has 150 pupils aged from five to 18, all from Barra, the second most southerly inhabited island of the Outer Hebrides.
The council’s director of education, Bernard Chisholm, an educational psychologist, had been on Barra for a scheduled visit after the bombing took place and his stay there has been extended. The council has also sent a second educational psychologist and a clinical psychologist to help.
Kezia Dugdale, the Scottish Labour leader, told first minister’s questions at Holyrood such deaths were keenly felt in a small island community, and asked what extra resources were being offered to the council. “Barra is one of the most beautiful and peaceful of places, and that peace has been shattered by the actions of Salman Abedi,” Dugdale said.
Sturgeon said government officials had asked the council if further help was needed. They and the council should ensure help was there in coming months. “They need to keep things as normal as possible for the school that the girls attended, but to make sure that there’s support in place for the young people who need it,” she told the chamber.
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As Donald Trump arrived in Brussels for the Nato summit he did not respond to a shouted question about whether Britain can trust the US with intelligence following a series of US leaks about the attack, AP reports.
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Denis Campbell
Some of those caught up in the blast have “life-changing injuries” and will need medical and family help “for a long time”, a senior NHS leader in Manchester has said.
Jon Rouse, chief officer of the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership, which brings together the region’s NHS bodies and local councils, said: “There are still a number of individuals receiving treatment and care, as would be expected following an attack like this. Some of this care is critical care, meaning patients require intensive and constant support and monitoring. We are also providing support to families during this difficult time.”
“The NHS and care organisations together with partners across the voluntary sector will be providing care and support for individuals in the weeks, months and years to come. Some individuals will now have life-changing injuries which will require the support of the NHS and partners for a long time.”
He paid tribute to all the emergency services in Greater Manchester for the “dedication and commitment” they have shown in the face of Monday’s attack.
Help is available for those who may br struggling psychologically as a result of the bombing, Rouse added. “Manchester has a wonderful community spirit which we have drawn on in these past dark days. We realise that there will be members of our community deeply affected by what has happened. The Partnership has therefore issued guidance on how to access mental health support on its website and I’d encourage people to read and share this.”
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Hopkins said he didn’t want to add to a statement from the National Counter Terrorism Police Network about the sharing of information with the US. It said:
“We greatly value the important relationships we have with our trusted intelligence, law enforcement and security partners around the world. These relationships enable us to collaborate and share privileged and sensitive information that allows us to defeat terrorism and protect the public at home and abroad.
“When that trust is breached it undermines these relationships, and undermines our investigations and the confidence of victims, witnesses and their families. This damage is even greater when it involves unauthorised disclosure of potential evidence in the middle of a major counter terrorism investigation.”
Theresa May confirmed that she would “make clear to President Trump that intelligence that is shared between our law enforcement agencies must remain secure”, when she meets him at the Nato summit later today.
Vikram Dodd provides more context to police concerns about the leaks.
In the minutes after the Manchester attack, information was being shared almost instantly by British investigators with their US counter parts. Very soon, in the first hours after the attack, it was being leaked.
Within two hours of the attack which happened around 10.33pm UK time, US network NBC was reporting a suicide bomber was suspected, with the information coming from a leak.
By Tuesday morning London time, US based CBS was reporting the bomber’s name, and again all the leaks were suspected of coming from information passed by Britain to US counterparts.
A special communication channel exists for between the UK and US for the rapid transmission of of secret material to help both countries law enforcement and intelligence efforts, The Guardian understands.
The US has a history of passing classified material sent in confidence by the UK to American media. One senior source told of a past major investigation where pictures transmitted via the secret network, marked as secret, was being leaked to US media barely an hour later.
In 2005 pictures of devices recovered as part of the investigation into the terrorist attack on London’s transport network, sent to the US, were leaked to an American TV network.The attitudes to openness are different in both jurisdictions, with the US being more open.
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Here’s the full statement from Hopkins:Here’s the full statement from Hopkins:
This continues to be a fast-moving investigation and there has been a significant amount of activity taking place throughout the night and this morning. I want to provide you with an update about the progress of the investigation to date.This continues to be a fast-moving investigation and there has been a significant amount of activity taking place throughout the night and this morning. I want to provide you with an update about the progress of the investigation to date.
You will all be aware that officers are currently responding to an incident in Hulme. A suspicious package has now been deemed safe and the cordon has now been removed. Can I stress at this stage that this incident is not necessarily linked to the wider investigation but I hope people will understand that we will always take any reports seriously.You will all be aware that officers are currently responding to an incident in Hulme. A suspicious package has now been deemed safe and the cordon has now been removed. Can I stress at this stage that this incident is not necessarily linked to the wider investigation but I hope people will understand that we will always take any reports seriously.
As regards the full ongoing investigation, we currently have eight people who have been arrested in connection with Monday’s attack. They are all men. A woman who was arrested yesterday has since been released. The arrests have taken place in Manchester, Wigan and Nuneaton. We are now carrying out associated searches at a number of addresses.As regards the full ongoing investigation, we currently have eight people who have been arrested in connection with Monday’s attack. They are all men. A woman who was arrested yesterday has since been released. The arrests have taken place in Manchester, Wigan and Nuneaton. We are now carrying out associated searches at a number of addresses.
These have been an intense three days for the officers and staff of Greater Manchester police, along with the national counter-terrorist policing network and UK intelligence services.These have been an intense three days for the officers and staff of Greater Manchester police, along with the national counter-terrorist policing network and UK intelligence services.
I want to reassure people that the arrests that we have made are significant, and initial searches of premises have revealed items that we believe are very important to the investigation.I want to reassure people that the arrests that we have made are significant, and initial searches of premises have revealed items that we believe are very important to the investigation.
These searches will take several days to complete, as you would expect, therefore there will be some disruption. However, it is important that we continue with these searches.These searches will take several days to complete, as you would expect, therefore there will be some disruption. However, it is important that we continue with these searches.
Alongside the investigation we have a team of specially trained officers who have been supporting the families of those who tragically lost their lives.Alongside the investigation we have a team of specially trained officers who have been supporting the families of those who tragically lost their lives.
Last night the family liaison officers shared with them the fact that intelligence had been leaked and published in the New York Times. It is absolutely understandable that this has caused much distress for families that are already suffering terribly with their loss. A statement was issued by the national counter-terrorism police network last night. I do not wish to add anything further to this and I will not be commenting on information sharing arrangements with our international partners.Last night the family liaison officers shared with them the fact that intelligence had been leaked and published in the New York Times. It is absolutely understandable that this has caused much distress for families that are already suffering terribly with their loss. A statement was issued by the national counter-terrorism police network last night. I do not wish to add anything further to this and I will not be commenting on information sharing arrangements with our international partners.
It will take some days before formal identification can take place but we are assisting the families who want to provide a tribute to their loved ones. To be clear this is not formal identification and is part of our efforts to support the families. I know how important it is to them that the media are supporting the tributes to their loved ones.It will take some days before formal identification can take place but we are assisting the families who want to provide a tribute to their loved ones. To be clear this is not formal identification and is part of our efforts to support the families. I know how important it is to them that the media are supporting the tributes to their loved ones.
We have been overwhelmed by the support from members of the public and I would ask for their patience while the investigation continues.We have been overwhelmed by the support from members of the public and I would ask for their patience while the investigation continues.
As this morning’s incident in Hulme shows, it remains important for people to continue to be vigilant.As this morning’s incident in Hulme shows, it remains important for people to continue to be vigilant.
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'Significant' arrests and 'very important' items found'Significant' arrests and 'very important' items found
Hopkins did not take questions.Hopkins did not take questions.
These are key points:These are key points:
Arrests made by police hunting the network behind the Manchester Arena bombing are “significant”.Arrests made by police hunting the network behind the Manchester Arena bombing are “significant”.
Some of the items seized in raids are “very important” to the investigation.Some of the items seized in raids are “very important” to the investigation.
The leak of photographs of bomb has caused understandable distress.The leak of photographs of bomb has caused understandable distress.
The Hulme alert is not necessarily related to the bomb attack.The Hulme alert is not necessarily related to the bomb attack.
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Hopkins says the leak of images of bomb parts had caused distress to the families of the victims.Hopkins says the leak of images of bomb parts had caused distress to the families of the victims.
It is important that people remain vigilant.It is important that people remain vigilant.
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Greater Manchester police’s chief constable, Ian Hopkins, is making a statement. He said the investigation remains fast-moving. He said the operation in Hulme was “not necessarily” related to the attack.Greater Manchester police’s chief constable, Ian Hopkins, is making a statement. He said the investigation remains fast-moving. He said the operation in Hulme was “not necessarily” related to the attack.
Hopkins confirms eight people remain in custody. A woman has been released.Hopkins confirms eight people remain in custody. A woman has been released.
The arrests are significant, Hopkins says. The raids have revealed items important to the investigation, he says.The arrests are significant, Hopkins says. The raids have revealed items important to the investigation, he says.
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The arrest in Hulme was not related to the attack, police have confirmed. “It was not a terrorism arrest,” a spokesman said.The arrest in Hulme was not related to the attack, police have confirmed. “It was not a terrorism arrest,” a spokesman said.
GMP says it has arrested one man in Hulme this morning. Arrest not directly related to Monday's attack: "It was not a terrorism arrest."GMP says it has arrested one man in Hulme this morning. Arrest not directly related to Monday's attack: "It was not a terrorism arrest."
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Manchester’s two rival Premier League football clubs have joined together to pledge £1m towards the fundraising effort for victims of the suicide bomb attack.Manchester’s two rival Premier League football clubs have joined together to pledge £1m towards the fundraising effort for victims of the suicide bomb attack.
Manchester United and Manchester City will donate the sum to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.Manchester United and Manchester City will donate the sum to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.
Set up by the Manchester Evening News, the site has raised more than £1.2m since it was created on Tuesday.Set up by the Manchester Evening News, the site has raised more than £1.2m since it was created on Tuesday.
The money raised will be administered by British Red Cross and go to the victims’ families.The money raised will be administered by British Red Cross and go to the victims’ families.
The lord mayor of Manchester, Eddy Newman, said:The lord mayor of Manchester, Eddy Newman, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has generously supported the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has generously supported the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund.
“The money raised through your donations will make a real difference to those who have been affected by this horrific attack.“The money raised through your donations will make a real difference to those who have been affected by this horrific attack.
“The magnificent support received so far shows just how strongly the world stands united with the city of Manchester at this difficult time.”“The magnificent support received so far shows just how strongly the world stands united with the city of Manchester at this difficult time.”
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116 injured116 injured
Denis CampbellDenis Campbell
The NHS has just released updated casualty figures which show that double the number of people first reported were injured and have been treated, many of whom are still in hospital.The NHS has just released updated casualty figures which show that double the number of people first reported were injured and have been treated, many of whom are still in hospital.
In all 116 people have been treated in hospital as a result of the bombing. Of those, 75 have been admitted to eight different hospitals across Greater Manchester and of those 23 are in critical care.In all 116 people have been treated in hospital as a result of the bombing. Of those, 75 have been admitted to eight different hospitals across Greater Manchester and of those 23 are in critical care.
The Manchester Royal Infirmary has the largest number of admitted patients – 19 – five of whom are being treated in critical care. The Royal Manchester children’s hospital, on the same site as the MRI on the city’s south side, has 14 inpatients from the attack, five of whom are in critical care. Salford Royal has 12, six of whom are in critical care and Wythenshawe hospital is caring for nine of the injured, five of whom are in critical care.The Manchester Royal Infirmary has the largest number of admitted patients – 19 – five of whom are being treated in critical care. The Royal Manchester children’s hospital, on the same site as the MRI on the city’s south side, has 14 inpatients from the attack, five of whom are in critical care. Salford Royal has 12, six of whom are in critical care and Wythenshawe hospital is caring for nine of the injured, five of whom are in critical care.
In a brief update NHS England stressed that it is “important to note [that] 23 people in critical care is not the same as 23 critically ill patients”.In a brief update NHS England stressed that it is “important to note [that] 23 people in critical care is not the same as 23 critically ill patients”.
The other hospitals which are treating casualties are: Royal Oldham hospital (six, none in critical care); North Manchester general hospital (six, one in critical care); Royal Bolton hospital (six, one in critical care); and Stepping Hill hospital in Stockport (three, none in critical care).The other hospitals which are treating casualties are: Royal Oldham hospital (six, none in critical care); North Manchester general hospital (six, one in critical care); Royal Bolton hospital (six, one in critical care); and Stepping Hill hospital in Stockport (three, none in critical care).
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Tameside general hospital and Fairfield general hospital have discharged all their patients, NHS England added.Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Tameside general hospital and Fairfield general hospital have discharged all their patients, NHS England added.
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Two more victims namedTwo more victims named
Alexandra ToppingAlexandra Topping
The family of 19-year-old Courtney Boyle and her stepfather Philip Tron have confirmed they were killed in Monday’s terrorist attack, with her boyfriend calling her an “adventurer, a precious & joyous soul”.The family of 19-year-old Courtney Boyle and her stepfather Philip Tron have confirmed they were killed in Monday’s terrorist attack, with her boyfriend calling her an “adventurer, a precious & joyous soul”.
Courtney’s mum, Deborah, said her “stunning, beautiful daughter” was her rock. “You made me so proud with all you had achieved.” About her partner, she said: “My gorgeous crazy Philip you made my world a happy place and now you are both my angels flying high in the sky.”Courtney’s mum, Deborah, said her “stunning, beautiful daughter” was her rock. “You made me so proud with all you had achieved.” About her partner, she said: “My gorgeous crazy Philip you made my world a happy place and now you are both my angels flying high in the sky.”
In a statement Courtney’s dad said he would miss his “baby girl” for the rest of his life. “I will never forget you and I will love you forever. Grandad Bob misses you loads also. Daddy.”In a statement Courtney’s dad said he would miss his “baby girl” for the rest of his life. “I will never forget you and I will love you forever. Grandad Bob misses you loads also. Daddy.”
The young woman’s sister said Courtney was her “wonder of a sister who is now a shining yellow star in the sky”. Of her stepdad, she said:The young woman’s sister said Courtney was her “wonder of a sister who is now a shining yellow star in the sky”. Of her stepdad, she said:
“Phil, my stepdad, my costa buddy, you were always there no matter what to keep me safe and make me happy.”“Phil, my stepdad, my costa buddy, you were always there no matter what to keep me safe and make me happy.”
Courtney’s boyfriend said she was “an adventurer, a precious & joyous soul”.Courtney’s boyfriend said she was “an adventurer, a precious & joyous soul”.
He said: “She made people feel loved and feel safe. She was a soulmate, a friend, a daughter and a sister. No one had what that lass had, she was like no other. And she was on a path to fulfilment, and was happy when she passed. Nobody has ever made me as happy as her and I’m the person I am today because of her.”He said: “She made people feel loved and feel safe. She was a soulmate, a friend, a daughter and a sister. No one had what that lass had, she was like no other. And she was on a path to fulfilment, and was happy when she passed. Nobody has ever made me as happy as her and I’m the person I am today because of her.”
Philip’s mum thanked the emergency services, police, nurses, support staff family and friends for their support during the “harrowing time”.Philip’s mum thanked the emergency services, police, nurses, support staff family and friends for their support during the “harrowing time”.
“Our most amazing son, partner, brother, father, uncle, nephew and cousin, Philip Tron, sadly passed away on the 22nd May 2017. Philip was such a fun-loving, energetic soul, he would light up the darkest room and lift your spirits with his infectious laugh, witty sense of humour and his beautiful smile.“Our most amazing son, partner, brother, father, uncle, nephew and cousin, Philip Tron, sadly passed away on the 22nd May 2017. Philip was such a fun-loving, energetic soul, he would light up the darkest room and lift your spirits with his infectious laugh, witty sense of humour and his beautiful smile.
“Words cannot express the huge void his passing has left in all our lives.”“Words cannot express the huge void his passing has left in all our lives.”
The identities of 21 of the 22 victims have now been named.The identities of 21 of the 22 victims have now been named.
Courtney Boyle, 19Courtney Boyle, 19
Philip Tron, 32Philip Tron, 32
Elaine McIlverElaine McIlver
Liam Curry, 19Liam Curry, 19
Wendy Fawel, 50Wendy Fawel, 50
Eilidh MacLeod, 14,Eilidh MacLeod, 14,
Michelle Kiss, 45Michelle Kiss, 45
Olivia Campbell, 15Olivia Campbell, 15
Martyn Hett, 29Martyn Hett, 29
Kelly Brewster, 32Kelly Brewster, 32
Saffie Rose Roussos, eightSaffie Rose Roussos, eight
Georgina Callander, 18Georgina Callander, 18
John Atkinson, 28John Atkinson, 28
Alison Howe, 45Alison Howe, 45
Lisa Lees, 47Lisa Lees, 47
Angelika Klis, 40Angelika Klis, 40
Marcin Klis, 42Marcin Klis, 42
Nell Jones, 14Nell Jones, 14
Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51
Sorrell Leczkowski, 14Sorrell Leczkowski, 14
Chloe Rutherford, 17Chloe Rutherford, 17
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Josh HallidayJosh Halliday
That was quite a special moment at the end of the minute’s silence in St Ann’s Square in Manchester, writes Josh Halliday.That was quite a special moment at the end of the minute’s silence in St Ann’s Square in Manchester, writes Josh Halliday.
It fell perfectly silent for a minute, apart from the whirring of the police helicopter above, then there was a shout of: “Rock on, Manchester,” followed by applause.It fell perfectly silent for a minute, apart from the whirring of the police helicopter above, then there was a shout of: “Rock on, Manchester,” followed by applause.
Then, out of the silence, a woman clutching a bouquet of flowers began singing the opening verse to Oasis’s Don’t Look Back in Anger.Then, out of the silence, a woman clutching a bouquet of flowers began singing the opening verse to Oasis’s Don’t Look Back in Anger.
The crowd of hundreds quickly joined in – it was utterly spine-tingling, and I don’t use that word lightly.The crowd of hundreds quickly joined in – it was utterly spine-tingling, and I don’t use that word lightly.
I spoke to her afterwords. She is Lydia Bernsmeier-Rullow, the daughter of legendary Manchester radio presenter and DJ Mike Shaft. I spoke to her afterwards. She is Lydia Bernsmeier-Rullow, the daughter of the legendary Manchester radio presenter and DJ Mike Shaft.
Lydia, 32, said she had “really struggled” since the attack but that Manchester “will recover”.Lydia, 32, said she had “really struggled” since the attack but that Manchester “will recover”.
Asked why she chose that song, she said: “I love Manchester, and Oasis is part of my childhood. Don’t Look Back in Anger – that’s what this is about: we can’t be looking backwards to what happened, we have to look forwards to the future.Asked why she chose that song, she said: “I love Manchester, and Oasis is part of my childhood. Don’t Look Back in Anger – that’s what this is about: we can’t be looking backwards to what happened, we have to look forwards to the future.
“We all joined together and we’re all going to get on with it because that’s what Manchester does.”“We all joined together and we’re all going to get on with it because that’s what Manchester does.”
She added: “It really touched my heart and gave me shivers to hear everyone joining in with me.”She added: “It really touched my heart and gave me shivers to hear everyone joining in with me.”
Just spoke to Lydia Bernsmeier-Rullow, the amazing woman who started that impromptu Don't Look Back In Anger singalong in St Ann's Square pic.twitter.com/aGKuYJw65VJust spoke to Lydia Bernsmeier-Rullow, the amazing woman who started that impromptu Don't Look Back In Anger singalong in St Ann's Square pic.twitter.com/aGKuYJw65V
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The Queen has arrived at a hospital where medics treated children caught up in the Manchester Arena suicide bomb.The Queen has arrived at a hospital where medics treated children caught up in the Manchester Arena suicide bomb.
She met some of those wounded in the attack at Royal Manchester children’s hospital.She met some of those wounded in the attack at Royal Manchester children’s hospital.
Twelve children under the age of 16 were taken to the hospital by ambulance following the terror attack.Twelve children under the age of 16 were taken to the hospital by ambulance following the terror attack.
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Police seize man in HulmePolice seize man in Hulme
Jamie GriersonJamie Grierson
Police were seen taking away a man with his hands on his head following a raid in a block of flats in Hulme, witnesses said.Police were seen taking away a man with his hands on his head following a raid in a block of flats in Hulme, witnesses said.
Police initially placed a wide cordon around the flats on Linby Street as bomb disposal experts were brought in.Police initially placed a wide cordon around the flats on Linby Street as bomb disposal experts were brought in.
The cordon was reduced as police moved in, and a witness saw a man being led away.The cordon was reduced as police moved in, and a witness saw a man being led away.
The man, who asked not to be named, said: “The police came out, surrounding a man. He had his hands on his head.”The man, who asked not to be named, said: “The police came out, surrounding a man. He had his hands on his head.”
Hulme Court, where bomb disposal came to deal with a suspect package. pic.twitter.com/PFgKRN9J3XHulme Court, where bomb disposal came to deal with a suspect package. pic.twitter.com/PFgKRN9J3X
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Bomb scare over in HulmeBomb scare over in Hulme
Bomb scare over in Hulme. A suspicious package has now been deemed safe.Bomb scare over in Hulme. A suspicious package has now been deemed safe.
Police confirm the cordon is in Hulme, not Trafford. Say it relates to a suspicious package, which has now been deemed safe #ManchesterPolice confirm the cordon is in Hulme, not Trafford. Say it relates to a suspicious package, which has now been deemed safe #Manchester
UPDATE - This incident has now been deemed safe and the cordon has been removed. Apologies for any confusion. pic.twitter.com/xdE9jqODeNUPDATE - This incident has now been deemed safe and the cordon has been removed. Apologies for any confusion. pic.twitter.com/xdE9jqODeN
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May: threat level will remain at criticalMay: threat level will remain at critical
Theresa May has said threat level “will remain at critical and the public should remain vigilant”.Theresa May has said threat level “will remain at critical and the public should remain vigilant”.
In a new statement May confirmed that she would “make clear to President Trump that intelligence that is shared between our law enforcement agencies must remain secure”, when she meets him at the Nato summit later today.In a new statement May confirmed that she would “make clear to President Trump that intelligence that is shared between our law enforcement agencies must remain secure”, when she meets him at the Nato summit later today.
May, who is due to travel to the summit later on Thursday, said she would work with “international colleagues on defeating terrorism” at the gathering.May, who is due to travel to the summit later on Thursday, said she would work with “international colleagues on defeating terrorism” at the gathering.
She said around 1,000 members of the armed forces were still assisting the police, “providing important reassurance ahead of a bank holiday weekend of busy events”.She said around 1,000 members of the armed forces were still assisting the police, “providing important reassurance ahead of a bank holiday weekend of busy events”.
On Friday the prime minister will attend a G7 summit in Italy, where she said she would “lead a discussion on counter-terrorism and on how we will work together to prevent the plotting of terrorist attacks online and to stop the spread of hateful extremist ideology on social media”.On Friday the prime minister will attend a G7 summit in Italy, where she said she would “lead a discussion on counter-terrorism and on how we will work together to prevent the plotting of terrorist attacks online and to stop the spread of hateful extremist ideology on social media”.
She also expressed her gratitude for the “expressions of support and condolences that the UK has received from international colleagues in recent days”.She also expressed her gratitude for the “expressions of support and condolences that the UK has received from international colleagues in recent days”.
She added: “G7 and Nato will enable us to work more closely together as we work to defeat the evil of terrorism.”She added: “G7 and Nato will enable us to work more closely together as we work to defeat the evil of terrorism.”
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The crowd in central Manchester joined a woman singing the Oasis hit Don’t Look Back in Anger after the minute’s silence.The crowd in central Manchester joined a woman singing the Oasis hit Don’t Look Back in Anger after the minute’s silence.
Goosebumps! The amazing moment Manchester crowd joins in with woman singing Oasis - Don't Look Back in Anger after minutes silence pic.twitter.com/Cw4mOq8ydeGoosebumps! The amazing moment Manchester crowd joins in with woman singing Oasis - Don't Look Back in Anger after minutes silence pic.twitter.com/Cw4mOq8yde
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Frances PerraudinFrances Perraudin
This was the scene earlier on Linby Street.This was the scene earlier on Linby Street.
A friend has sent me these pics of Linby St from earlier. He saw a dog van and bomb disposal. #Manchester pic.twitter.com/cWunc6LcWXA friend has sent me these pics of Linby St from earlier. He saw a dog van and bomb disposal. #Manchester pic.twitter.com/cWunc6LcWX