UPDATED: Possible Terror Attack in Manchester UK
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An explosion at a concert in Manchester, UK has left at least 19 dead, and around 50 injured, according to authorities. It is being labeled as a possible terror attack, with the perpetrator suspected as a suicide bomber.
A secondary device was found near the scene of the first explosion. A controlled explosion was set off by authorities.
#BREAKING: Controlled #explosion imminent in #Manchester, as a presumed secondary device found. #ManchesterBombing
— Evan McLean (@TheEvanMcLean) May 23, 2017
Thousands of fans fled screaming out of Manchester Arena after an explosion interrupted an Ariana Grande concert. The building can house up to 21,000 people.
EXPLOSION AT MANCHESTER ARENA AND EVERYONE RAN OUT SO SCARY? pic.twitter.com/pJbUBoELtE
— ♡♡ (@hannawwh) May 22, 2017
The explosion happened just minutes after the concert had ended and the lights had come on. The North-West Counterterrorism unit has stated that they are treating the incident as a terror attack, but there has not been any confirmation yet on the nature of the attack.
TERROR ATTACK IN UK ARENA https://t.co/wbTTBq1TxG
— PsychoSavageBro (@PsychoSavageBro) May 22, 2017
Armed police were seen dragging a man from his car just outside the arena, possibly a suspect in this incident.
Armed police dragging a suspect out of a car in Manchester tonight, looks like it may be a terror attack. #PrayForManchester pic.twitter.com/zjPUfhQQDS
— Pints and Pyro (@PintsandPyro) May 22, 2017
ROYAL Oldham hospital is currently on lockdown after a gunman was reportedly threatening patients just after the incident. We are unaware at this time if the person involved is connected to the incident. Security has refused to offer more details at this time.