Manchester suspected terror incident: what we know so far
Here’s a summary of what we know so far after the incident in Manchester this evening:
- Police have confirmed that at least 19 people have been killed in a suspected terror attack at an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena.
- Officers said a further 50 were injured.
- One explosion was reported to have hit the foyer of the building at about 10:30pm, British Transport police said.
- Manchester Arena said the incident took place “outside the venue in a public space”.
- Multiple witnesses said they heard an explosion, with one telling the Guardian the blast shook the building.
Full police statement
Greater Manchester police have confirmed that 19 people have died and around 50 are injured:
Just before 10.35pm on Monday 22 May 2017, police were called to reports of an explosion at Manchester Arena.
So far 19 people have been confirmed dead, with around 50 others injured.
This is currently being treated as a terrorist incident until police know otherwise.
Police treating as possible terrorist attack
The North West counter-terrorism unit has said it is treating the incident as a possible terrorist attack.