The Islamic State group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for bombing a pop concert in the British city of Manchester and killing 22 people, including children.
The group said in a statement published on its social media channels that “one of the caliphate’s soldiers placed bombs among the crowds,” and threatened more attacks.
The statement was posted on Telegram, an encrypted app used by many ISIS fighters and supporters to evade security services.
This morning Theresa May said police and security services believed they knew the identify of the lone bomber.
She said had chosen the time and place of his attack to cause “maximum carnage and to kill and injure indiscriminately”.
Speaking outside Downing Street, the PM paid tribute to emergency workers and members of the public who rushed to help the victims.
And she vowed: “The terrorists will never win and our values, our country and our way of life will always prevail.”
The incident is the worst terror attack in the UK since 56 people were killed in the 7/7 London bombings in 2005.
Manchester Arena said the explosion happened outside the 21,000-capacity venue, as Grande’s fans began streaming from the doors.
More than police 400 officers were deployed on the operation last night, while Manchester Victoria station was evacuated and trains cancelled.
The incident is the worst terror attack in the UK since 56 people were killed in the 7/7 London bombings in 2005.
Manchester Arena said the explosion happened outside the 21,000-capacity venue, as Grande’s fans began streaming from the doors.
More than police 400 officers were deployed on the operation last night, while Manchester Victoria station was evacuated and trains cancelled.