A SUSPECTED suicide attack has killed twenty-two people, including children at Manchester Arena.The blast happened on Monday evening at the end of a pop concert by the US singer Ariana Grande. According to reports around 59 people were injured in the heinous attack.
It is believed the attacker, who was carrying an improvised explosive device was killed in the blast.
This is the deadliest attack on Britain since four men killed 52 people in suicide bombings on London’s transport system in July 2005.
The incident comes days ahead of a June 8 general election.
South Africa also issued its condolences to the bereaved families and those affected by the terror attack.
“On behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, President Jacob Zuma extends his heartfelt condolences to the people of the United Kingdom, in particular the families and loved ones of the deceased and wish the injured speedy recoveries. Acts of violence and extremism have no place in society and constitute a threat to peace, security and development.”
Several celebrities have taken to Twitter to issue their sympathies including Grande.
So so shocked to hear about Manchester. Beyond belief. Our Thoughts with the victims and their families. Very sad day today.
— Peter Andre (@MrPeterAndre) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/866849021519966208
https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/866824457050099712
My heart just hurts… 💔😢 why? #Manchester pic.twitter.com/yeRfNnLOxu
— Ambam☮ (@Amber0207) May 23, 2017
Rome stands with #Manchester. Our thoughts go out to all those affected by yesterday's tragedy.
— Virginia Raggi (@virginiaraggi) May 23, 2017
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
I am truly so sorry about what has happened in Manchester tonight. Unthinkable events. All my love to the families affected.
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) May 23, 2017
Moment when the bomb😢 detonated.too many innocent lives lost. My heart aches for them and the families that lost loved ones. #Manchester pic.twitter.com/Vg0ZhGQw4t
— سائیں (@lvAbbas) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/hannawwh/status/866775833553379328
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