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IANS | 23 May, 2017
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday condemned the "appalling
terrorist attack" that killed at least 19 persons and wounded 59 in
Manchester stadium in the north of England, following a concert by
singer Ariana Grande.
May expressed condolences to the victims
and the families of those affected, and confirmed that the police were
treating the incident as a terrorist attack, Efe news reported.
"We
are working to establish the full details" of what happened, May said
in a statement, after an explosion created panic during the end of the
American singer's concert at Manchester Arenan attended by some 20,000
people.
May will chair an emergency Cobra meeting on Tuesday
following the blast. Downing Street said it was expected to take place
at around 9 a.m.
Police were called to reports of an explosion
at the Manchester Arena at about 10.35 p.m. (local time) following the
pop concert. A spokesman for the singer confirmed she was unharmed, the
BBC reported.
The attack occurred less than three weeks before the general elections in the UK, scheduled for June 8.
British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn also sent his condolences to the victims.
"Terrible
incident in Manchester. My thoughts are with all those affected and our
brilliant emergency services," the opposition leader said on Twitter.
For
his part, the liberal Democrat Party leader Tim Farron condemned the
"horrific" attack "targeting children and young people who were simply
enjoying a concert."
"My deepest sympathies are with the victims,
and with families who have lost loved ones, as well as those
desperately waiting for news," Farron said.
Manchester City's
mayor Andy Burnham also expressed his condolences to the victims of the
blast at the Manchester Arena, saying that it was "a terrible night for
our great city."
"Things are ongoing. Greater Manchester Police
is keeping me updated. Please follow them for latest and look after
yourself and those around you tonight," he added.
A controlled explosion was carried out on a second suspect device but police later said it was abandoned clothing Rail lines blocked at nearby Manchester Victoria station
Greater
Manchester Police's chief constable Ian Hopkins speaking outside the
force's headquarters, said the wounded were being treated at six
hospitals across Greater Manchester.
Scottish First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon said: "Heartbreaking news from Manchester. My thoughts
are with all those who have lost loved ones or been injured in this
barbaric attack.
The North West Ambulance Service updated the number of injured to 59.
Hopkins
said: "We are currently treating this as terrorist incident until we
have further information. It is important that people avoid the area
around Manchester Arena."
Police have set up an emergency number
for those affected by the explosion, or those concerned about friends
and relatives. It is 0161 8569400.
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