Police confirm fatalities after '˜explosion' at Manchester Arena

An explosion has reportedly hit Manchester Arena during a pop concert.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd May 2017, 00:55 BST
Updated 4th Jun 2017, 22:14 BST
Picture taken with permission from the twitter feed of @SamWardMCR of emergency services heading to Manchester Arena after reports of an explosion. Picture: @SamWardMCR/PA the copyright holder.Picture taken with permission from the twitter feed of @SamWardMCR of emergency services heading to Manchester Arena after reports of an explosion. Picture: @SamWardMCR/PA the copyright holder.
Picture taken with permission from the twitter feed of @SamWardMCR of emergency services heading to Manchester Arena after reports of an explosion. Picture: @SamWardMCR/PA the copyright holder.

Witnesses reported hearing a “huge bang” at the venue during an Ariana Grande gig and police have warned people to stay away from the area.

Greater Manchester Police tweeted: “Police responded to reports of an incident at Manchester Arena. Please stay away from the area.”

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