British police said on Monday that they had arrested the 16th person in connection with the Manchester suicide bombing last week.

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The 23-year-old man was arrested in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, "on suspicion of offenses contrary to the terrorist act", Greater Manchester Police said on Twitter.

British Police also arrested a 19-year-old man on Sunday, the 15th person to be taken into custody in connection with the Manchester suicide bombing that killed 22 people. 

Police said earlier on Sunday that they were also searching an address in Rusholme area.

A total of 16 people has been arrested in connection with the attack, in which 22 people died. 

Two were released without charge, while 14 men remained in custody for questioning, the police said.