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Manchester attack: police raids continue in hunt for terror network – live updates Manchester attack: police 'stop sharing information with US over leaks' – latest updates
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Helen Pidd
Lawyers in Manchester are offering to work for free for bereaved families and those left injured after Monday’s bomb attack.
Manchester Law Society is coordinating a pro bono advice rota to help those affected, with many law firms across the city volunteering their services.
If any family of #ManchesterBombing can't afford legal rep at inquest. I will act for free. Other lawyers needed https://t.co/9W2HdtMXEn
They will give pro bono advice and free representation to bereaved families to assist with Criminal Injury Compensation Authority claims and inquests, as well as those seriously injured.
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More on that decision to stop sharing information with US:
Police hunting the terror network behind the Manchester Arena bombing have stopped passing information to the US on the investigation as a major transatlantic row erupted over leaks of key evidence in the US, according to a report.
Downing Street was not behind any decision by Greater Manchester police to stop sharing information with US intelligence, a Number 10 source said, stressing that it was important police operations were allowed to take independent decisions.
“This is an operational matter for police,” a Number 10 spokesman said. The police and the Home Office refused to comment on the BBC report. The Guardian understands there is not a blanket ban on intelligence sharing between the US and the UK.
Relations between the US and UK security services, normally extremely close, have been put under strain by the scale of the leaks from US officials to the American media.
Theresa May is expected to confront Donald Trump over the stream of leaks of crucial intelligence when she meets the US president at a Nato summit in Brussels on Thursday.
A spokeswoman for Manchester police refused to discuss the reported decision.
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Alexandra Topping
Singer Mariah Carey paid a heartfelt tribute to Martyn Hett, a 29-year-old PR manager from Stockport, who was killed in Monday’s attack.
Hett, whom friends described as an “upbeat and positive soul”, was a huge fan of the singer. His Twitter bio read: Proud owner of a Deidre Barlow tattoo. Won Come Dine With Me once. My life peaked when I met Mariah Carey.”
Carey posted a photograph of him from her Instagram account, which has 5.7m followers.
Devastated to learn that one of the victims in Manchester was part of the #Lambily. RIP Martyn Hett. We will cherish your memory forever. His family and all the families affected are in my thoughts and prayers. MC 💔❤
A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) on May 24, 2017 at 10:07pm PDT
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Severin Carrell
Angus MacNeil, who was until the snap election the MP for the Western Isles, has disclosed that Laura MacIntyre, 15, who was very seriously burnt and wounded in the bombing that also killed her close friend Eilidh MacLeod, 14, is slowly making progress in hospital.
MacNeil, a family friend of the MacIntyres’ said he spoke to Laura’s father, Micheal , yesterday. She had treatment for her burns and other injuries yesterday. “It’s early days but each little step which has been taken seems to be optimistic, from a very low base,” he said.
With Eilidh’s death in the attack now confirmed by her parents, he said islanders on Barra “feel sick to the pit of their stomach, very, very sad, and feel just so much sorrow for their parents. Every home has felt this. Everybody is aching sorely and has a sense of loss this morning.”
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Downing St not involved in any police decision to stop sharing information with US
Jessica Elgot
Downing Street was not behind any decision by Greater Manchester police to stop sharing information with US intelligence, a Number 10 source said.
The source stressed that it was important police operations were allowed to take independent decisions.
The BBC reported that GMP decided not to continue sharing intelligence about the operation following the Manchester Arena attack, following a number of leaks to US media, including pictures of the explosive device and the name of the bomber, Salman Abedi , before it was released by police.
“This is an operational matter for police,” a Number 10 spokesman said.
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Steven Morris
Police forced their way into a house in the Withington area of Manchester, using a controlled explosion, and arrested one man.
A neighbour said: “There was a huge explosion at about 4am. It woke the whole neighbourhood up.”
The property is a large mid-terrace containing around seven flats.
A post office worker said: “A load of families live there. They tend to be from the Middle East. There’s a quick turn-around of tenants – they tend to be in and out.” Police stood guard at the front door this morning.
Two men were arrested in Manchester on Thursday morning, taking the total to eight men in custody, among them the bomber’s 23-year-old brother Ismail Abedi.
Police at house in Withington, south Manchester. Believed to be scene of arrest. pic.twitter.com/UnFEUywDvG
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Jessica ElgotJessica Elgot
Ian Blair, the former Metropolitan police commissioner during the 2005 London underground bombings on 7/7, said his investigation was also troubled by leaks from US intelligence. Ian Blair, the former Metropolitan police commissioner during the 2005 London bombings on 7/7, said his investigation was also troubled by leaks from US intelligence.
Lord Blair said he was sure the leaks had “nothing to do with Trump” given that similar leaks had happened during his own time investigating a terror attack.“I’m afraid this reminds me exactly of what happened after 7/7 when the US published a complete picture of the way the bombs had been made up. We had the same protests.Lord Blair said he was sure the leaks had “nothing to do with Trump” given that similar leaks had happened during his own time investigating a terror attack.“I’m afraid this reminds me exactly of what happened after 7/7 when the US published a complete picture of the way the bombs had been made up. We had the same protests.
“It’s a different world in how the US operates in the sense of how they publish things. And this is a very grievous breach but I’m afraid it’s the same as before.”“It’s a different world in how the US operates in the sense of how they publish things. And this is a very grievous breach but I’m afraid it’s the same as before.”
Blair said he though the government was right to raise the threat level to critical but said the security services should not bear too much of the criticism for not keeping watch on Abedi, given the sheer numbers on the agencies’ watchlist. Blair said he thought the government was right to raise the threat level to critical but said the security services should not bear too much of the criticism for not keeping watch on Abedi, given the sheer numbers on the agencies’ watchlist.
“I remember the dilemmas when I was commissioner, running through the different priority targets and understanding that you can only cover so many of them,” he said.“I remember the dilemmas when I was commissioner, running through the different priority targets and understanding that you can only cover so many of them,” he said.
“The bombings outside the Tiger Tiger nightclub, on the day Gordon Brown became prime minister, these were paediatricians from Edinburgh. They had never been on any watchlist. It is a difficult situation.”“The bombings outside the Tiger Tiger nightclub, on the day Gordon Brown became prime minister, these were paediatricians from Edinburgh. They had never been on any watchlist. It is a difficult situation.”
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Vikram DoddVikram Dodd
Triacetone triperoxide (TATP) was the explosive used in 7/7 attacks on the London transport network in 2005. According to Republican congressman Mike McCaul, chairman of the House homeland security committee, TATP was used in Manchester attack (see earlier).Triacetone triperoxide (TATP) was the explosive used in 7/7 attacks on the London transport network in 2005. According to Republican congressman Mike McCaul, chairman of the House homeland security committee, TATP was used in Manchester attack (see earlier).
He pointed out that it was also in the Islamic State extremists attacks on Paris in November 2015 and Brussels in March 2016.He pointed out that it was also in the Islamic State extremists attacks on Paris in November 2015 and Brussels in March 2016.
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Abedi in Germany last weekAbedi in Germany last week
The Berlin newspaper Der Tagesspiegel says Abedi flew from Dusseldorf to Manchester on 18 May.The Berlin newspaper Der Tagesspiegel says Abedi flew from Dusseldorf to Manchester on 18 May.
He originally travelled to Germany from Libya via Prague, it claims citing German security sources.He originally travelled to Germany from Libya via Prague, it claims citing German security sources.
German security services are investigating whether Abedi had any links to extremists in Germany, the paper said. But it said it is unclear how long he stayed in Germany. It said Abedi may only have been in Dusseldorf on transit.German security services are investigating whether Abedi had any links to extremists in Germany, the paper said. But it said it is unclear how long he stayed in Germany. It said Abedi may only have been in Dusseldorf on transit.
If true, this latest leak about Abedi’s movement is likely to further anger the UK authorities. Both France, and particularly the US, have leaked information about Abedi that the UK fears will compromise the investigation.If true, this latest leak about Abedi’s movement is likely to further anger the UK authorities. Both France, and particularly the US, have leaked information about Abedi that the UK fears will compromise the investigation.
Rückflug nach England von Düsseldorf aus: Möglicher Deutschland-Bezug des Attentats von #Manchester wird geprüft. https://t.co/qWRvqQf8Z0 pic.twitter.com/C6HQqjvzo5Rückflug nach England von Düsseldorf aus: Möglicher Deutschland-Bezug des Attentats von #Manchester wird geprüft. https://t.co/qWRvqQf8Z0 pic.twitter.com/C6HQqjvzo5
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Salman Abedi, was in the German city of Dusseldorf four days before the attack, according to Sky News citing German intelligence.Salman Abedi, was in the German city of Dusseldorf four days before the attack, according to Sky News citing German intelligence.
It did not elaborate.It did not elaborate.
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The BBC’s claim that the UK has stopped sharing information about the Manchester attack with the US comes after mounting anger at detailed leaks about the investigation appearing in the US media.The BBC’s claim that the UK has stopped sharing information about the Manchester attack with the US comes after mounting anger at detailed leaks about the investigation appearing in the US media.
British officials were infuriated on Wednesday when the New York Times published forensic photographs of sophisticated bomb parts that UK authorities fear could complicate the expanding investigation.British officials were infuriated on Wednesday when the New York Times published forensic photographs of sophisticated bomb parts that UK authorities fear could complicate the expanding investigation.
Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, said he had raised the issue with the acting US ambassador, Lewis Lukens. “These leaks are completely unacceptable and must stop immediately,” he said.Greater Manchester’s mayor, Andy Burnham, said he had raised the issue with the acting US ambassador, Lewis Lukens. “These leaks are completely unacceptable and must stop immediately,” he said.
Unacceptable, arrogant and must stop immediately - Mayor's anger over leaks from US. Andy has raised this with the acting US Ambassador pic.twitter.com/kJhuVhTKVQUnacceptable, arrogant and must stop immediately - Mayor's anger over leaks from US. Andy has raised this with the acting US Ambassador pic.twitter.com/kJhuVhTKVQ
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'CCTV of bomber''CCTV of bomber'
Sky News has obtained CCTV images purporting to show the bomber, Salman Abedi, at Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre on Friday after he bought the rucksack used in the attack.Sky News has obtained CCTV images purporting to show the bomber, Salman Abedi, at Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre on Friday after he bought the rucksack used in the attack.
Manchester suicide bomber's movements 'caught on CCTV' https://t.co/6Ygp2sBSRxManchester suicide bomber's movements 'caught on CCTV' https://t.co/6Ygp2sBSRx
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Severin CarrellSeverin Carrell
The headteacher of the small Hebridean school where the Manchester bombing casualties Eilidh MacLeod and Laura Macintyre attended said yesterday their community and the school were “in shock, feeling numb and struggling to come to terms with it”.The headteacher of the small Hebridean school where the Manchester bombing casualties Eilidh MacLeod and Laura Macintyre attended said yesterday their community and the school were “in shock, feeling numb and struggling to come to terms with it”.
Eilidh, 14 was confirmed dead by her parents early on Thursday morning. They said: “Our family is devastated and words cannot express how we feel at losing our darling Eilidh.Eilidh, 14 was confirmed dead by her parents early on Thursday morning. They said: “Our family is devastated and words cannot express how we feel at losing our darling Eilidh.
“Eilidh was vivacious and full of fun. She loved all music whether it was listening to Ariana or playing the bagpipes with her pipe band. As a family we would like to express our thanks and gratitude for the support and kind messages we have received at this difficult time.”“Eilidh was vivacious and full of fun. She loved all music whether it was listening to Ariana or playing the bagpipes with her pipe band. As a family we would like to express our thanks and gratitude for the support and kind messages we have received at this difficult time.”
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, tweeted:Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, tweeted:
This is heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with Eilidh's mum and dad, and all of her family and friends. https://t.co/NiS2KALrGLThis is heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with Eilidh's mum and dad, and all of her family and friends. https://t.co/NiS2KALrGL
Eilidh had originally been unaccounted for until police confirmed on Wednesday that all the victims and casualties had been identified. Her close friend Laura, 15, remains critically ill in a Manchester hospital with severe burns.Eilidh had originally been unaccounted for until police confirmed on Wednesday that all the victims and casualties had been identified. Her close friend Laura, 15, remains critically ill in a Manchester hospital with severe burns.
Annag Maclean, the headteacher of Castlebay community school which has 150 pupils from aged five to 18, from Barra, an island of just over 1,000 people, said:Annag Maclean, the headteacher of Castlebay community school which has 150 pupils from aged five to 18, from Barra, an island of just over 1,000 people, said:
“The recent incident in Manchester was a planned and violent act targeted at young people enjoying a social event.“The recent incident in Manchester was a planned and violent act targeted at young people enjoying a social event.
“Our school and island community are in shock, feeling numb and struggling to come to terms with it. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eilidh and Laura, their family and friends as they struggle to cope.“Our school and island community are in shock, feeling numb and struggling to come to terms with it. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eilidh and Laura, their family and friends as they struggle to cope.
“As headteacher, I am confident that our school and our community will continue to support Eilidh and Laura’s families. I have worked with my colleagues in the authority and other agencies to ensure that all necessary support is available to staff and pupils.”“As headteacher, I am confident that our school and our community will continue to support Eilidh and Laura’s families. I have worked with my colleagues in the authority and other agencies to ensure that all necessary support is available to staff and pupils.”
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BBC: UK stops passing Manchester information to USBBC: UK stops passing Manchester information to US
Police have stopped passing on information about the Manchester bombing to the US, according to the BBC. If true it is further evidence of the fury in the government at the leak of details about the attack to the US media.Police have stopped passing on information about the Manchester bombing to the US, according to the BBC. If true it is further evidence of the fury in the government at the leak of details about the attack to the US media.
BREAKING: The BBC has learnt that police have stopped passing on information about #Manchester bombing to the US following leaks.BREAKING: The BBC has learnt that police have stopped passing on information about #Manchester bombing to the US following leaks.
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Many of the papers focus on what the security services knew about Salman Abedi before he carried out the attack.Many of the papers focus on what the security services knew about Salman Abedi before he carried out the attack.
The Daily Mail describes the Abedis as “The Jihadi Family” and unusually turns on the government by saying there are damning questions for the security forces about what they knew.The Daily Mail describes the Abedis as “The Jihadi Family” and unusually turns on the government by saying there are damning questions for the security forces about what they knew.
It is understood that Abedi was ‘known’ to the security services through his associations to those linked to terrorism in Manchester’s Libyan community.It is understood that Abedi was ‘known’ to the security services through his associations to those linked to terrorism in Manchester’s Libyan community.
These are said to have included 24 year-old Abdalraouf Abdallah, who was jailed for nine years after being convicted of preparing acts of terrorism and funding terrorism. Abdallah, who is partially paralysed after being shot during the Libyan Revolution, is said to have helped men travel to Syria to fight. Inquiries led officials at the time to believe Abedi was not of significance to that operation.These are said to have included 24 year-old Abdalraouf Abdallah, who was jailed for nine years after being convicted of preparing acts of terrorism and funding terrorism. Abdallah, who is partially paralysed after being shot during the Libyan Revolution, is said to have helped men travel to Syria to fight. Inquiries led officials at the time to believe Abedi was not of significance to that operation.
Salman is also being probed over alleged ties to an “Isis recruiter” in Manchester. Abedi was friends with Raphael Hostey, also known as Abu Qaqa al-Britani, who served as an Isis recruiter until he was killed in 2016 in Syria by a drone strike.Salman is also being probed over alleged ties to an “Isis recruiter” in Manchester. Abedi was friends with Raphael Hostey, also known as Abu Qaqa al-Britani, who served as an Isis recruiter until he was killed in 2016 in Syria by a drone strike.
They were said to be family friends and it is feared Hostey may have helped radicalise Abedi.They were said to be family friends and it is feared Hostey may have helped radicalise Abedi.
There are also fears Abedi may have been inspired by Manchester-born 50-year-old former Guantánamo Bay detainee, Ronald Fiddler, also known as Jamal al-Harith. The Briton blew himself up at a military base in Iraq in February.There are also fears Abedi may have been inspired by Manchester-born 50-year-old former Guantánamo Bay detainee, Ronald Fiddler, also known as Jamal al-Harith. The Briton blew himself up at a military base in Iraq in February.
Today's @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/gm5D9bQWNIToday's @DailyMailUK #MailFrontPages pic.twitter.com/gm5D9bQWNI
Under the headline “MI5 was warned”, the Times claims a relative of the bomber warned the British authorities that he was dangerous amid concerns that chances to stop him were missed.Under the headline “MI5 was warned”, the Times claims a relative of the bomber warned the British authorities that he was dangerous amid concerns that chances to stop him were missed.
Salman Abedi’s support for terrorism was reported this year to the security services, and friends had called Britain’s anti-terrorist hotline five years ago with concerns about his views, it was claimed. He was reported for violent statements, including a claim that being a suicide bomber was “OK”.Salman Abedi’s support for terrorism was reported this year to the security services, and friends had called Britain’s anti-terrorist hotline five years ago with concerns about his views, it was claimed. He was reported for violent statements, including a claim that being a suicide bomber was “OK”.
Tomorrow's front page: MI5 was warned #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/LBbL0zozBvTomorrow's front page: MI5 was warned #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/LBbL0zozBv
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Jamie GriersonJamie Grierson
Police officers used a controlled explosion to access a house in Moss Side overnight in connection to the investigation into the Manchester Arena bombing. No arrests were made.Police officers used a controlled explosion to access a house in Moss Side overnight in connection to the investigation into the Manchester Arena bombing. No arrests were made.
The red-brick terraced house is currently guarded by two police officers and a police van, although it’s understood there are no longer any officers inside.The red-brick terraced house is currently guarded by two police officers and a police van, although it’s understood there are no longer any officers inside.
The front door to the property is cracked and shattered where the police detonated the explosive.The front door to the property is cracked and shattered where the police detonated the explosive.
Amina Abdalla, a neighbour, said she heard a “loud noise” at around 2am that woke her.Amina Abdalla, a neighbour, said she heard a “loud noise” at around 2am that woke her.
“I looked outside and I saw the police van and men like military with guns, big guns, I went to the window and they told me to go back in,” she said.“I looked outside and I saw the police van and men like military with guns, big guns, I went to the window and they told me to go back in,” she said.
She said no one knew the occupants in the house and she rarely saw anyone come or go.She said no one knew the occupants in the house and she rarely saw anyone come or go.
“I never see them. I know this whole street, everyone knows each other, all the neighbours, but no one really knows them,” she said.“I never see them. I know this whole street, everyone knows each other, all the neighbours, but no one really knows them,” she said.
Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said she was woken by the bang. She said: “I don’t know them. Different people come and go. I believe it’s a private landlord.”Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said she was woken by the bang. She said: “I don’t know them. Different people come and go. I believe it’s a private landlord.”
She added that the occupants were “middle eastern or North African”.She added that the occupants were “middle eastern or North African”.
Terraced house in Moss Side where police officers investigating arena bombing used controlled explosion to access and search property. pic.twitter.com/Q0Z8ThN51xTerraced house in Moss Side where police officers investigating arena bombing used controlled explosion to access and search property. pic.twitter.com/Q0Z8ThN51x
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Manchester explosives used in Paris and BrusselsManchester explosives used in Paris and Brussels
Matthew WeaverMatthew Weaver
A senior US congressman says the explosives used in the Manchester Arena were the same as those used in the Islamic State extremists attacks on Paris in November 2015 and Brussels in March 2016.A senior US congressman says the explosives used in the Manchester Arena were the same as those used in the Islamic State extremists attacks on Paris in November 2015 and Brussels in March 2016.
Texas Republican Mike McCaul, chairman of the House homeland security committee, told AP that all three attacks used the explosive TATP.Texas Republican Mike McCaul, chairman of the House homeland security committee, told AP that all three attacks used the explosive TATP.
The Manchester bomb was “a classic explosive device used by terrorists”, he adding that it suggested a “level of sophistication” that might indicate its maker had foreign training.The Manchester bomb was “a classic explosive device used by terrorists”, he adding that it suggested a “level of sophistication” that might indicate its maker had foreign training.
McCaul was speaking before he was due to get an intelligence briefing on the Manchester attack.McCaul was speaking before he was due to get an intelligence briefing on the Manchester attack.
He said the evidence so far suggests “we’re not dealing with a lone wolf situation”. Echoing the comments of British officials, he said: “There’s a network a cell of Isis-inspired terrorists.”He said the evidence so far suggests “we’re not dealing with a lone wolf situation”. Echoing the comments of British officials, he said: “There’s a network a cell of Isis-inspired terrorists.”
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