Hes understood to have been born in manchester to a family of libyan origin. Police and Security Services launched a wide ranging investigation, as the Prime Minister shared the outcome of the latest meeting of the cabinet Emergency Committee. It is now concluded, on the basis of todays investigations, that the threat level should be increased, for the time being, from severe to critical. Among the thousands of fans at the arena last night, there were many whod been looking forward to the concert for a long time. It had been building up for me, for like years. Since we got the tickets, it was so exciting. Its turned into like the most traumatic thing. Well be reporting on the remarkable strength of spirit among the people of manchester and how the community has responded. And well talk to people who attended tonights vigil in the heart of the city, where they heard a message of strength and solidarity. And in other news tonight the actor sir roger moore has died at the age of 89. He wa
The youngest was saffie roussos, just eight years old. Thousands of people gathered for a vigil in Manchester City centre in memory of those who died. And this afternoon, the queen led a minutes silence at buckingham palace, along with senior members of the royal family. A very good evening. Welcome to albert square. Earlier, there was a vigil here. This time last night, Emergency Services were responding to an explosion. 21,000 people were at the Manchester Arena to see ariana grande. As they were leaving the arena in high spirits, the numbers turn on its head. A 22 year old manchester born man named salman abedi, formerly a Manchester United fan, he has a manchester connections, it positions and that in the foyer and exploded a bomb. He did it among so many young people. Today, there have been a lot of police around and a lot of friends it were going on around the arena. They are trained to get to grips with the investigation. They are trained to find more about Who Salman Abedi is.
The youngest was saffie roussos, just eight years old. Thousands of people gathered for a vigil in Manchester City centre in memory of those who died. And this afternoon, the queen led a minutes silence at buckingham palace, along with senior members of the royal family. A very good evening. Welcome to albert square. Earlier, there was a vigil here. This time last night, Emergency Services were responding to an explosion. 21,000 people were at the Manchester Arena to see ariana grande. As they were leaving the arena in high spirits, the numbers turn on its head. A 22 year old manchester born man named salman abedi, formerly a Manchester United fan, he has a manchester connections, it positions and that in the foyer and exploded a bomb. He did it among so many young people. Today, there have been a lot of police around and a lot of friends it were going on around the arena. They are trained to get to grips with the investigation. They are trained to find more about Who Salman Abedi is.
Way. We do have a busy time coming up around the country this summer period. Music festivals are about to start happening, wimbledon injuly, at the beginning ofjuly, will be another important security operation. There are many armed officers. And we will need them all. The metropolitan police and other forces have an increase in armed officers that they have been able to call upon the year or so, specially Trained Counterterrorism officers to Trained Counterterrorism officers to train alongside soldiers who can do things like ripping out of helicopters onto buildings. They are trained not just in helicopters onto buildings. They are trained notjust in Standard Police Firearm Techniques that Military Techniques as well, such as laying Down Suppressive Fire so they can deal with a marauding attack when, potentially, many terrorists are large with firearms. They are newly trained in those sorts of techniques. I think the metropolitan police and the other Police Forces involved will say th
Austin halewood reports. The people of manchester will pull together as one. That is the message from the manager, joe is a mourinho, as the tragic events cast a shadow over Manchester Uniteds preparations for their u roper league final. Before flying to stop a non tuesday, the club held a minutes silence at their Training Base in memory of those who lost their lives. With thousands of fans now travelling to stockholm it is a match that has taken on symbolic importance for the club in the city. Ina importance for the club in the city. In a statement, Manchester United said that everyone at the club is deeply shocked by the events. Thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. Ajax Football Club also tweeted. Past and present players have paid tribute. Wayne rooney shared his thoughts on social media as did the former Manchester United style. Ryan giggs posted a photo saying that the city will stand united and David Beckham said it was heartbreaking news. In the aftermath of the att