Live updates: At least 22 killed after suicide bomb attack at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena
Georgina Callander, 18, is the first victim to be named. She met Ariana Grande two years ago and posted a picture after meeting her hero on Instagram
At least 22 people have died and more than 100 injured after what Theresa May described as an “appalling terror attack” at the Manchester Arena during an Ariana Grande pop concert. Here are the latest updates:
• At least 22 people killed and more than 100 injured, including 12 children
• Suicide bomber had IED around his waist
• Police say male, lone attacker is responsible
• Suicide bomber had IED around his waist
• Police say male, lone attacker is responsible
• A 23-year-old man has been arrested
The White House has issued a read-out of the phone call conversation between Donald Trump and Theresa May earlier. It reads:
‘President Donald J Trump spoke this morning from Jerusalem with prime minister Theresa May of the United Kingdom about the apparent terrorist act in Manchester, England.
‘The two leaders agreed that this attack—which targeted teenage children and their friends at a joyous event—was particularly wanton and depraved.
‘The president reassured the prime minister that Americans stand with the people of the United Kingdom and that our resolve will never waiver in the face of terrorism. He offered American aid in the United Kingdom’s investigation and vowed to continue the mutual fight against terrorism.
‘Both leaders commended the courage, speed, and professionalism of those who responded to the wounded, secured the innocent, and tended to the survivors and their families.
‘The president said he looks forward to seeing prime minister May in person this week and discussing America’s unbreakable commitment to the United Kingdom and the ways both countries can work with allies and partners around the world to defeat terrorism.’
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