Emma Matthews
22 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a suspected terror attack at Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester, last night.
The explosion happened at 10:35pm in the foyer of Manchester Arena, shortly after Ariana left the stage.
Moments After An Explosion Took Place At An Ariana Grande Concert In Manchester England. #Manchester #arianagrande pic.twitter.com/go0xOuBZeu
— Christopher Delgado (@chrisd2019) 23 May 2017
Paramedics have told the BBC that many of the casualties are wounded with “shrapnel-like injuries”.
Over 59 casualties were taken to hospital. Many people were also left walking around the arena wounded.
Eyewitness accounts reveal horror of Manchester Arena explosion following Ariana Grande concerthttps://t.co/kT7I7EUmwB pic.twitter.com/UNIXtx4EYn
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) 23 May 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she’s chairing a meeting with the government’s emergency Cobra committee at 9:00am this morning.
“We are working to establish the full details” of what happened in Manchester,” she said. “All our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected.”
Ariana has also tweeted about the horrific event – alongside many other celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Harry Styles.
broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don’t have words.— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) 23 May 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Manchester, any one affected, @ArianaGrande and the entire crew. Heartbreaking
— P!nk (@Pink) 23 May 2017
My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I’m so sorry to hear this
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) 23 May 2017
My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I’m sending all my love.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) 23 May 2017
I’m heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) 23 May 2017
No words can describe how I feel about what happened in Manchester. I don’t wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) 23 May 2017
Sending love to the U.K., @ArianaGrande and all of her supporters who were caught up in this awful attack. Heartbreaking.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) 23 May 2017
#Manchester pic.twitter.com/Of75lBxiR2
— Camila Mendes (@CamilaMendes) 23 May 2017
This is absolutely horrifying. I pray that there are no more fatalities and those who were there are safe and in good care 💔 #Manchester
— Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) 23 May 2017
So sad to hear about the fatalities at the @ArianaGrande concert last night. My heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy #manchester 😔
— James Arthur (@JamesArthur23) 23 May 2017
oh god…….my heart is breaking hearing about this tragedy that happened at Manchester arena tonight…
— Camila Cabello (@Camila_Cabello) 23 May 2017
praying for the victims and their families and everyone that was there tonight
— Camila Cabello (@Camila_Cabello) 23 May 2017
Greater Manchester Police have set up an emergency phone number in response to the attack.
If you’re concerned about any friends or family members who may have been involved in the explosion, please contact: 0161 856 9400.
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