Ariana Grande releases full Manchester statement
Ariana Grande has published a full statement to Instagram tonight, sending her condolences to the victims of the horrific bombing that took place at her Dangerous Woman concert in Manchester on Monday night.
"My heart, prayers and deepest condolences are with the victims of the Manchester attack and their loved ones," she writes. "There is nothing I or anyone can do to take away the pain you are feeling or to make this better.
"I extend my hand and heart and everything I possibly can give to you and yours, should you want or need my help in any way."
Ariana then goes on to praise the incredible bravery and spirit of the Manchester locals and those who were affected by the heartbreaking attack, saying she is "more proud than you'll ever know".
"I have been thinking of my fans, and all of you, non stop over the past week. The way you have handled all of this has been more inspiring and made me more proud than you'll ever know.
"The compassion, kindness, love, strength and oneness you've shown one another this past week is the exact opposite of the heinous intentions it must take to pull off something as evil as what happened Monday.
"YOU are the opposite."
23-year-old Ariana, who flew back to the US in the aftermath of the attack, then confirms that she will return to Manchester to hold a benefit concert for those affected.
"Or response to this violence must to be to come closer together, to help each other, to love more, to sing louder and to live more kindly and generously than we did before.
"I'll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and to have a befit concert in honour of and to raise money for the victims and their families.
"Manchester, I will have details to share with you as soon as everything is confirmed."
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