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UK: PM May arrives in Manchester after deadly concert attack
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23.05.2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May arrived at the headquarters of the Greater Manchester Police on Tuesday, to receive the latest information on the Manchester concert attack during a briefing by the city's police chief Ian Hopkins.
The attack on Monday night occurred at the Manchester Arena towards the end of a pop concert by US singer Ariana Grande, as attendees were leaving the premises at around 22.35 local time (21.35 GMT).
Greater Manchester Police chief Hopkins confirmed early on Tuesday morning that children had been killed in explosion.
Police also believe that there was only one assailant in the stadium. The suspect reportedly died at the scene of the blast after detonating an explosive device on his person.
The so-called Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) has claimed the attack. One assailant has been arrested in connection with the blast.
The attack on Monday night occurred at the Manchester Arena towards the end of a pop concert by US singer Ariana Grande, as attendees were leaving the premises at around 22.35 local time (21.35 GMT).
Greater Manchester Police chief Hopkins confirmed early on Tuesday morning that children had been killed in explosion.
Police also believe that there was only one assailant in the stadium. The suspect reportedly died at the scene of the blast after detonating an explosive device on his person.
The so-called Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) has claimed the attack. One assailant has been arrested in connection with the blast.
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