There was a probable terrorist attack in the UK earlier, with 19 people killed and over 50 injured. It's horrible, the attack seems to have been targeted outside an Ariana Grande pop concert, probably a lone suicide bomber attack.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-40007886
The type of mindset that makes an attack, on what would appear to be primarily teenage girls, is hard to imagine. From what I can gather the response to the attack was rapid, victims are being treated across 6 or more hospitals in the Manchester area and emergency plans enacted. Britain is sadly very well prepared for this kind of event.
It's too soon to know for sure what's happened. The police response, now that the public have been evacuated has been professional and calm. It seems there was one explosion, and it was external to the concert, to avoid security measures. The scene is already being examined forensically, the police and anti terror law enforcement will be going through the area, to determine what type of bomb was used, and how/who this might have involved. Every aspect will be followed up and checked on.
The Police have suggested people check twitter @gmpolice for information.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-40007886
The type of mindset that makes an attack, on what would appear to be primarily teenage girls, is hard to imagine. From what I can gather the response to the attack was rapid, victims are being treated across 6 or more hospitals in the Manchester area and emergency plans enacted. Britain is sadly very well prepared for this kind of event.
It's too soon to know for sure what's happened. The police response, now that the public have been evacuated has been professional and calm. It seems there was one explosion, and it was external to the concert, to avoid security measures. The scene is already being examined forensically, the police and anti terror law enforcement will be going through the area, to determine what type of bomb was used, and how/who this might have involved. Every aspect will be followed up and checked on.
The Police have suggested people check twitter @gmpolice for information.
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