Manchester Arena blast: What we know so far
The latest from the Manchester explosion that left 22 people, including children, dead.
Here is what we know so far about the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena.
There are many children and young people among the dead.
Security services believe they know his identity and are investigating whether he acted alone or was part of a network.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack
The first victim has been named as college student Georgina Callander. Eight-year-old schoolgirl Saffie Roussos was also killed.
A vigil will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, in Albert Square, Manchester
The explosion took place at Manchester Arena as people began streaming from the doors after a show by American singer Ariana Grande.
Manchester Victoria station was evacuated and trains cancelled until at least the end of Tuesday.
They said the blast was “being treated as a terrorist incident”.
Manchester Victoria station was evacuated and trains cancelled.
President Donald Trump expressed his “deepest condolences” to the victims and branded the attackers “evil losers”.
Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester metro mayor, called the atrocity “an evil act”.
All national General Election campaigning was suspended after the explosion.
Police said the suspicious item at the centre of the controlled explosion was just abandoned clothing.
