Manchester attack: ‘Bombing children at a concert… a senseless tragedy'

UK in shock after explosion at Ariana Grande gig

Tuesday, 23rd May 2017

The Town Hall’s union jack at half mast

AT least 22 people including children have died after a suspected suicide attack at a concert at the MEN Arena in Manchester last night (Monday). The blast followed an Ariana Grande gig watched by thousands of young music fans. Figures from Camden have been sending messages of both bewilderment, shock and support, and the Town Hall’s flag is flying at half-mast today. Campaigning for next month’s general election has been suspended and hustings scheduled to take place in West Hampstead have been postponed.

Greater Manchester Police’s Ian Hopkins said this morning: “We believe the attacker was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated causing this atrocity.” London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “London stands united with the great city of Manchester today after this barbaric and sickening attack. This was a cowardly act of terrorism that targeted a concert attended by thousands of children and young people. My heart goes out to the victims, their families and everybody affected. Once again we have seen the heroism of our brave emergency services. They have our full support and are in all our thoughts today. I am in constant contact with the Metropolitan Police, who are reviewing security arrangements in London. Londoners will see more police on our streets today.”