Explosion at Manchester Ariana Grande concert
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Greater Manchester Police [update 2.20PM NZT]
Latest statement on incident at Manchester Arena
Chief Constable lan Hopkins said: "I can confirm the details of events tonight that We currently know. At around 10.33pm last night We received reports of an explosion at the Manchester Arena in the city centre. It was at the conclusion of an Ariana Grande Concert.
"Currently We have 19 people confirmed to have died and around 50 people injured. The injured are being treated at six hospitals across Greater Manchester. My thoughts are with all those who have been affected and We are doing all We can to support them.
"Officers from GMP and emergency services are Working at the scene and are supporting those affected. We are co-ordinating the response from GMP headquarters.
"An emergency number is available for those who are concerned about loved ones or anyone who may have been in the area. It is O161 8569400.
"We are currently treating this as a terrorist incident until we know otherwise. We are working closely with the national counter terrorism policing network and UK intelligence partners.
"This is clearly a concerning time for people but we are doing all we can working with local and national agencies to support those affected and gather information about what has happened tonight. As you will understand we are still receiving information and updates so will provide more details when we have a clearer picture.
"I want to thank people for their support and would ask them to remain vigilant and if they have any concerns report them in confidence to us through on the Anti-Terrorist Hotline 0800 789321. It is important people avoid the area so that we can effectively deal with the incident."
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We can confirm there was an incident as people were leaving the Ariana Grande show last night.
The incident took place outside the venue in a public space.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims.
Please follow @gmpolice on Twitter for further updates.
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Greater Manchester Police:
Latest statement on incident at Manchester
Arena
Further details on the incident at Manchester Arena have now been released.
Just before 10:35pm on Monday 22 May 2017, police were called to reports of an explosion at Manchester Arena.
So far 19 people have been confirmed dead, with around 50 others injured.
This is currently being treated as a terrorist incident until police know otherwise.
For updates on this incident please follow @gmpolice on Twitter.
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Police statement on incident at Manchester Arena
Emergency services are Currently responding to reports of an explosion at Manchester Arena.
There are a number of Confirmed fatalities and others injured.
Please AVOID the area as first responders work tirelessly at the Scene.
Details of a casualty bureau
will follow as soon as
possible.