I heard a big explosion, and ijust saw my partner and my daughter running towards me. And my daughter was screaming, crying, and my partner said, quickly, lets go. Quickly, theres been an explosion, lets go, quick as you can. And i just couldnt get out of there quick enough. And just all these people come running down the stairs, screaming, pushing each other, screaming, crying, and it wasjust it were manic. But i only heard one explosion. Thats all i heard, one explosion. So imran, your partner and your daughter had literally been seconds out of the building when it went off. Yeah, it was literally well, she was at the top of the stairs when the explosion went off, and grabbed my daughter and literally ran down the stairs with her. And fortunately my cars quite distinctive, so she saw me straightaway. And there were just people running out in front of me, screaming, and ijust assumed that theyd seen a celebrity or seen, you know. Because minutes before, a coach had past me, i thought
Has described the blast as a barbaric act. Police say they are working to establish exactly what happened. We are currently treating this as a Terrorist Incident, until we have further information. This is clearly a very concerning time for everyone. On breakfast this morning, we will bring you the latest from the scene, and reaction to what could be the uks worst Terror Attack since the 7 7 london bombings. Good morning, it is tuesday 23 may. The news we are waking up to this morning an explosion at a Concert Venue in manchester, packed full of children and families, has claimed the lives of at least 19 people. Theresa may has paid tribute to the victims, and will chair a meeting of the governments Emergency Committee later this morning. The metro mayor of manchester, andy burnham, has called it a terrible night for our great city. We will be getting a further statement from andy burnham at around 7 30am this morning. We will be live with louise at the scene in a moment, but first let
Inside the arena described a stampede as panic spread. We have been treating this as a Terrorist Incident and we believe at this stage the attack last night was conducted by one man. Right now the Prime Minister is chairing a meeting of the governments Emergency Committee, cobrament her Home Secretary, amber rudd described it as a barbaric attack. Screaming, shouting, just people mad, chaotic rush to the nearest exit. Suddenly something really hot just flew over us and landed behind me and my mum and my sister and then we all like dropped to the floor. This morning we are live In Manchester and we will be talking to people who were at that concert. Those young people, those teenagers, who were targeted by a Suicide Bomber. A lone man at this stage, as far as the police know, who exploded a device in the foyer of the Manchester Arena just after Ariana Grande finished her concert. Well get reaction from the police and from local politicians and from people who live and work In Manchester
To thank the police and Emergency Services. She has described the attack as devastating. It is an absolutely barbaric attack that has taken place to cut off young lives in this way, and it is absolutely devastating. Police are said to know the identity of the Suicide Bomber and they say theyve arrested a 23 year old man in south manchester. We will have the details of the terrible events in the city for you. In other news, the actor sir roger moore, best known for playing james bond, has died at the age of 89. Its five oclock. Were in manchester, where the the worst Terror Attack Britain has seen in 12 years took place last night at the end of a pop concert at the Manchester Arena. 22 people are known to have died and 59 people were injured, some of them very seriously, when a Suicide Bomber detonated a device as people were leaving the concert. Many of those whod come to see Ariana Grande in concert were young people. Among those who were killed was an eight Year Old Girl, saffie rose
Fatalities, in theti explosion, they have not given any se specific numbers. There is considerable emotion in the crowd some, fear. But for most part, highly orderly crowd, just leaving the arena. Were woefully short of details, but, the local authorities are saying it is a quote, unquote, serious incident in manchester. At that venue. One witness at least describing it as a loud bang, Emergency Services have been responding. Where Ariana Grande was holding a concert at the time, the venue has been vacated, evacuated. Well bring you any details as we learn home. Manchester police and Law Enforcement authorities First Responders are saying that there have been injuries, they have not said anything about numbers of injuries. They have also said that there are fatalities. Without specific details of what the explosion or loud bang might have been. We will be bringing you details just as soon as they are available in, this happening in manchester, United Kingdom just minutes ago. Turning t