Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Police Confirm 19 Dead, 50 Injured After "Suspected Suicide Bombing" At Ariana Grande Concert In Manchester - Live Feed

Live Feed:



What we know so far:


  • The Manchester Arena was hit by at least one explosion during a concert by Ariana Grande

  • Police confirm 19 Dead, around 50 injured

  • Police state it is "possible terrorist incident"

  • UK officials suspect it was caused by suicide bomber.

  • Senior counter-terrorism officials meeting in London

  • Police warn people to stay away from area

  • Emergency services rush to scene

  • Ariana Grande "Okay" following the incident

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  Update 8 : A second suspect device has been found near the Manchester Arena, and the Greater Manchester Police have carried out a "controlled explosion" in the  Cathedral Gardens area near Manchester Arena.





Update 7: From Mancester Police - 19 dead, around 50 injured...



Update 6: NBC reports US officials briefed on Manchester incident say UK officials suspect it was caused by suicide bomber.




Update 5    : Shocking first person description of the carnage (via Facebook)





Just out of The Ariana Grande Concert in Manchester,I thought we would leave seconds before the last song finished in order too get home quicker instead of waiting longer for a taxi,As we where leaving a bomb or explosion went off centimetres infront of me.



Peoples skin/blood&Feces where everywhere including in my hair & on my bag,I"m still finding bits of god knows what in my hair.I am fine & back in my hotel I hope everyone involved and in front of me is okay.We are being told it was a balloon/sound system but I can assure you it was not,You never ever expect these things too happen too you but this proves it can happen too anybody.



That sound,The blood & those who where running around clueless with body parts & bits of skin missing will not be leaving my mind any time soon or the minds of those involved.



Again, Hope everyone is alright I am very,Very lucky too be where I am just now



I understand these images might be upsetting however I feel as though people should know what happened



Update 4: Sky News reports another bomb located at Manchester"s Victoria Metro Station - emergency units rushing. Bomb disposal units have arrived at the "active crime scene" at Manchester Arena.





Manchester"s Victoria station, which backs onto the arena, has been evacuated and all trains cancelled. National Rail said in an online statement: "Emergency services are dealing with an incident at Manchester Arena. As Manchester Victoria is located near the arena, the station has been evacuated and all lines closed.



"Trains are currently unable to run to / from Manchester Victoria. Some trains will be cancelled throughout or start / terminate at alternative stations. Disruption is expected to continue until end of the day."



British Transport Police confirmed the blast came from "within the foyer area of the stadium at 10.30pm this evening".


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Update 3: BBC is reporting that authorities are treating the explosion as a terror incident.







"We were making our way out and when we were right by the door there was a massive explosion and everybody was screaming," Catherine Macfarlane told Reuters.



"It was a huge explosion - you could feel it in your chest. It was chaotic. Everybody was running and screaming and just trying to get out of the area."



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Update 2: NBC News confirms the BBC"s report that there are at least 20 dead - Eye witness on BBC says 20 to 30 people injured and dead in the box office area of Manchester Arena.





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Update 1: British trainlines out of Manchester Victoria station are currently blocked.


The explosions can be heard in the following clip... (around 7 seconds in - look to the far left and notice the sudden light also)



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As we detailed earlier, "two loud explosions" were reported this evening at Manchester Arena by people attending a pop concert by Ariana Grande in an event that Greater Manchester Police is now describing as "serious" and involving a "number of confirmed fatalities":



Members of the public have been advised to avoid the arena.




One Twitter user wrote: "Honestly worst night of my existence. Just kept running from Manchester Arena for my life."


Another added: “Just got out of Manchester arena after seeing Ariana perform. There was a loud bang when the lights came on & everyone ran out screaming.”


Here are videos of the scene from just after the explosion:




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