Manchester: At least 22 people including children have been killed and 59 injured in a blast during a pop concert at Manchester Arena, police have confirmed. The man behind the attack died when he detonated his explosive device.Two loud bangs coming from near the arena's bars were heard, say witnesses. The incident took place at the concert venue of Ariana Grande, just as the performance ended. British Prime Minister Therese May, who suspended her election campaign after the blast, condemned the incident."We are working to establish the full details of what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack," Ms May said in a statement.
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British police said they are treating the Manchester Arena concert explosion as a terrorist attack.
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UK national flag flies at half-mast in Downing Street as Britain mourns Manchester Arena blast victims.
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There is no report of an Indian causality in the Manchester attack, said India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj. "We are keeping a close watch on the situation," she tweeted.
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US President Donald Trump condemns 'evil losers' behind Manchester attack: news agency AFP
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David Beckham wrote on his Instagram account, "Heartbreaking news from Manchester. As a father & a human what has happened truly saddens me. My thoughts are with all of those that have been affected by this tragedy..."
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan posted this on Facebook, "London stands united with the great city of Manchester today after this barbaric and sickening attack." He wrote, "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."
May 23, 2017 13:05 (IST)
UK national flag, the Union Jack, lowered to half mast in Downing Street after the Manchester Arena blast.
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Children among 22 dead in Manchester terror attack: police
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Police say Manchester pop concert attacker died detonating device: news agency AFP
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Toll from Manchester terror attack rises to 22 dead: police
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All school buses in the area are operating as normal this morning, said the Manchester City Council
May 23, 2017 11:22 (IST)
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who suspended the election campaign, tweeted,"I am horrified by the horrendous events in Manchester. My thoughts are with families and friends of those who have died and been injured."
May 23, 2017 10:59 (IST)
Desperate parents and friends took to social media to search for their loved ones.
May 23, 2017 10:37 (IST)
Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn say suspended election campaign after Manchester attack: AFP
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the blast in Manchester.
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