32 year old Kelly Brewster came from sheffield. A polish couple who havent been named were also killed. 64 people are still in hospitals across manchester 20 of them are in a Critical Condition. Good morning. It is tuesday the 24th of may. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. More details are emerging about the salman abedi who carried out the attack on Manchester Arena in which twenty two people died. The government has raised the Terror Threat level to critical following the bombing, meaning another attack is imminent. This Morning Police in manchester have arrested three more men in connection with the investigation. The Home Secretary amber rudd says it is likely salman abedi was not acting alone. Its likely abedi was not acting alone, and he was known up to a point to the Security Services. His brother is among those arrested. The French Interior minister says he had probably travelled to syria, its thought he may also have just returned from libya the official Terrorism Threat Level in
Tributes are being paid to the victims of monday nights attack. The suspect, salman abedi, a 22 year old born in manchester to libyan parents had been known to Security Services. It is said it is unlikely he was acting alone. The Terror Threat alert has been raised to critical, its highest level. More rate of taken place across the city today as Police Continue their investigation. So far, four people have been arrested, one is the suspects older brother. The bbc understands the bomber is thought to have detonated a device built by someone else. The Terror Threat alert indicates further attacks may be imminent. Hundreds of troops have been deployed to protect key sites across the country, including Downing Street. An Off Duty Female Police Officer was among the 22 killed in the attack. Husband is critically ill and their two children were also injured. We will have all the latest elements in manchester and reaction, but first this report. Of those killed in the attack on monday night,
The lorry and a car, so it was a very challenging scene. The lorry driver, who is from the west midlands, is being questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Happened, when it was early in the morning, traffic would have been relatively light and driving conditions were apparently good. Police are still trying to trace the victims next of kin, and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Liz copper, bbc news, stafford. The high street giant Marks And Spencer has seen its profits plummet in the last year. They dropped by 64 to £176 million. The retailer said the cost of overhauling the business, a decline in Clothing Sales, and the costs of opening new food stores were partly to blame. Our business correspondent, emma simpson reports. Ad campaign no excuses. No staying silent. No holding back. The new campaign. The boss of m s isnt holding back either. Hes been making big changes, but theyve come at a cost. International stores like this one are closing. So
One in tripoli. Another in the alley filled area of manchester. Weve heard in the last hour that Salman Abedis father has been spoken to. A man was found carrying a package which police apparently assessing and the uk Terrorist Threat level has been raised to critical. After four or five days, we will be in a position to name the victims after formal identification. We spoken to all of the families of those who have lain injured in our hospitals and we are doing all we can to support them too. We know that Salman Abedis family moved to manchester from libya. There were two important arrests here in the search for Salman Abedis brothers. Two of them were picked up with help from uk authorities. We know that salman abeditravel to this country regularly. After the libyan revolution that overthrew qaddafi, many libyans joined the revolution that overthrew qaddafi, many libyansjoined the islamic state, in fact they formed one of the first foreign fighting brigades, one of the most effective
The identities of everyone who was killed. Tonight in st anns square in the heart of manchester, more tributes are being left for the victims, their families and friends. And in Tonights Europa League final, a minutes silence led by the players of Manchester United. Also on tonights programme, President Trump goes to the vatican to see the pope. Its their first face to face meeting. Donald trump calls it the honour of a lifetime and vows to use his presidency to promote peace. And coming up later in the hour on sportsday on bbc news, well have the latest reports, results and features from the bbc sports centre. Good evening from manchester, where police have confirmed theyre investigating a network of people in connection with the bombing at a Concert On Monday Night in which 22 people were killed including children and young people and dozens injured. More of the victims have been named during the day, and more details have emerged about the Suicide Bomber, 22 year old salman abedi, a