An explosion struck Ariana Grande's concert in northern England late on Monday. Greater Manchester police have confirmed death of 22 people and have stated that over 50 have been seriously injured in what is being looked at as an act of terrorism. "We believe, at this stage, the attack last night was conducted by one man," Manchester Chief Constable Ian Hopkins stated. Instances of the Islamic State supporters celebrating on social media after the blast were also reported, however the militant Islamist group has not formally claimed responsibility.
An explosion struck Ariana Grande's concert in northern England late on Monday. Greater Manchester police have confirmed death of 22 people and have stated that over 50 have been seriously injured in what is being looked at as an act of terrorism. "We believe, at this stage, the attack last night was conducted by one man," Manchester Chief Constable Ian Hopkins stated. Instances of the Islamic State supporters celebrating on social media after the blast were also reported, however the militant Islamist group has not formally claimed responsibility.
After the explosion, concert goers scrambled on to the streets in panic. The police and medical assistance kicked into action helping hundreds while locals opened up their homes and offered lifts to those stranded. It has now come to the fore that the blast was carried out by a suicide bomber.
1. Armed police officers secure the Manchester Arena
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Armed police officers stand next to a police cordon outside the Manchester Arena, where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing, in Manchester, northern England, Britain, May 23, 2017 - REUTERS
2. Police cars seen outside the Manchester Arena after the blast
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A police vehicle is seen outside the Manchester Arena, where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing in Manchester, northern England, Britain May 23, 2017 - REUTERS
3. Concert goers look for help to reach safety
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Concert goers react after fleeing the Manchester Arena in northern England where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing in Manchester, Britain, May 22, 2017 - REUTERS
4. Concert goers wait outside as the search continues
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People sit by the side of the road next to a police cordon outside the Manchester Arena, where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing, in Manchester, northern England, Britain, May 23, 2017 - REUTERS
5. Medical assitance being given to concert goers
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Two women wrapped in thermal blankets stand near the Manchester Arena, where U.S. singer Ariana Grande had been performing, in Manchester, northern England, Britain, May 23, 2017 - REUTERS
6. Victims being rushed to the hospital
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An ambulance drives away from the Manchester Arena, rushing the victoms to the hospital - Reuters
7. Suicide bomb explosion rocks Manchester
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Police vehicles and a police officer are seen outside the Manchester Arena, as the search for the attacker continued - Reuters
8. Manchester wears a deserted look in the morning
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The sun rises as police stand guard outside the Manchester Arena in Manchester, Britain - Reuters
9. Forensic police scan the venue
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Forensic police search the Manchester Arena in Manchester - REUTERS
