The explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, UK has killed 19 young fans and injuring 50.
The explosion occurred immediately after the show as fans were exiting the arena. It is confirmed that Ariana Grande had left the stage when it happened.
broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
Grande’s manager Scooter Braun has also issued a statement:
— Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) May 23, 2017
Manchester Police have now confirmed 19 dead.
Latest statement on incident at Manchester Arena @CCIanHopkins pic.twitter.com/GEABqAk5rr
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 23, 2017
Ariana Grande was attending the 21,000 capacity Manchester Arena when the explosion occurred. It is unknown how many tickets were sold at this stage.
A video posted to YouTube captured the chaos after the explosion.
Video shows chaotic scene outside Manchester Arena amid reports of explosion, deaths after Ariana Grande concert. https://t.co/sMy7sY0bVT pic.twitter.com/5fA2Emo80Z
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) May 22, 2017
Manchester Police have confirmed the deaths but have not said how many.
Police statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com/gaKASukx9a
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017
Details of a casualty bureau for incident at Manchester Arena will be shared as soon as available. Please stay away from the area
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017
Emergency services continuing to work at the scene of incident. Please continue to avoid the area and follow @gmpolice for updates
— G M Police (@gmpolice) May 22, 2017
Footage of people fleeing the venue.
Two loud bangs heard around Manchester arena. People running out of the arena. No idea what’s going on pic.twitter.com/KaRzQckvEE
— Alan Brennan (@alanbmufc92) May 22, 2017
The incident is now being treated as an act of terrorism.
Reports from the UK suggest that authorities have officially enacted a terrorism response after fatalities at Ariana Grande concert. #9News pic.twitter.com/67lUrLAuAO
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) May 22, 2017
This is breaking news. Further updates will be published shortly.
