French President to hold call with UK Prime Minister after Manchester attack

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a telephone call with British Prime Minister Theresa May in the wake of the Manchester attack, Macron's office said in a statement on Tuesday.

"The President of the Republic will pursue with the government, and with British forces, the fight against terrorism," said the statement.

"Emmanuel Macron will hold a telephone call with Theresa May and will be kept informed in real time on developments in the inquiry," added the statement, which also expressed France's compassion and solidarity with Britain.

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