Manchester Arena Terrorist Attack

It's been mentioned that the explosion happened in the foyer area.

number of confirmed dead now up to 22

the police are calling it a suspected terror attack. the media are calling it an actual terror attack.
amber rudd is using inflammatory language to push her security agenda claiming it to be an attack on the most vulnerable in society.

22 dead so far. 59 injured.

a girl at the concert said while on the bbc the explosion happened at the back of the arena which caused the apparent collapse of part of an upper tier balcony.

as said the media are in a frenzy with at least 1 outlet claiming it was a suicide bomber who died at the scene. but this has not been confirmed
another is claiming it was a nail bomb
while another is speculating isis links?
basically no 1 knows what has actually happened yet other than a loud bang, death and injuries.


my thoughts are with the family's of the lost and injured.
but sadly this already seems to be being used by both government and the media to promote there own agendas regardless of whats actually happened.

I know that Hazel Bond was at the gig.

It is an appalling situation. So very very sad.

Hope she is okay

(23-05-2017 07:58 )HoneyRocks Wrote:  I know that Hazel Bond was at the gig.

I wondered if Rammy might have been. Obviously not.

It's a terrible day for Manchester, for concert-goers, pop fans, etc

Condolences to the families and friends of those who've died, and those who've been injured.

bbc is now saying a suicide bomber.

(23-05-2017 08:04 )babelover48 Wrote:  Hope she is okay

Just had a look on Hazel's twitter & shes ok, Just shaken up. I myself wasn't at the arena last night as I'm not a fan of Ariana Grande, I was safe at home with my dog Frankie.

Police are saying it was a lone male suicide bomber that was responsible who died at the scene. Reports saying it was a nail bomb.

I will carry on living my life as normal & not let these people beat me, including carrying on going to Manchester Arena. I've been going there for 21 years for concerts, events & ice hockey and won't stop

Seems like it is a lone nutter. More carnage, targeting kids just out for a good time. Thoughts are with the victims and family's.

(23-05-2017 10:51 )SOCATOA Wrote:  Seems like it is a lone nutter. More carnage, targeting kids just out for a good time. Thoughts are with the victims and family's.

Don't think lone nutters could have acces to explosives that powerful.