Ariana Grande responds to terrorist attack at her gig
Ariana Grande has responded after the explosion at her Manchester Arena concert on Monday night (May 22).
22 people have been confirmed dead, including children, with at least 59 others injured – and police are treating it as a terrorist incident.
Ariana wrote on Twitter: "broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words."
broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.- Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
Grande's manager Scooter Braun also shared a statement via Twitter echoing Ariana's sentiments, writing that "our hearts are broken".
- Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) May 23, 2017
The 21,000-seater venue was hosting a stop on Ariana's 'Dangerous Woman Tour' when witnesses reported hearing a "huge bang" after Grande had left the stage.
Greater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins confirmed that 22 people died in the attack, including children, with 59 injured, and explained that the attack was carried out by a lone man, who died at the scene.
In a statement to press, he said: "This has been the most horrific incident we have had to face in Greater Manchester and one that we all hoped we would never see.
EXPLOSION AT MANCHESTER ARENA AND EVERYONE RAN OUT SO SCARY😭 pic.twitter.com/pJbUBoELtE
- ♡♡ (@hannawwh) May 22, 2017
"Families and many young people were out to enjoy a concert at the Manchester Arena and have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with those 22 victims that we now know have died, the 59 people who have been injured and their loved ones.
"We continue to do all we can to support them. They are being treated at eight hospitals across Greater Manchester."
Among those responding to the incident are Piers Morgan, Harry Styles and Jeremy Corbyn:
I'm heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.
Sending love to everyone involved. H- Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) May 23, 2017
Terrible incident in Manchester. My thoughts are with all those affected and our brilliant emergency services.
- Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 22, 2017
Who targets a pop concert full of young children? This is depravity beyond human comprehension. #manchester
- Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 23, 2017
What happened in Manchester is beyond comprehension. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this senseless tragedy.
- Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 23, 2017
Sad to my stomach for everyone in Manchester and to the concert goers, @ArianaGrande and everyone affected. Prayers and love.
- Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) May 23, 2017
Hearing the terrible news from Manchester Arena... So so sad. Awful.
- Ore Oduba (@OreOduba) May 22, 2017
Sad, sad news from Manchester. Praying for all the victims and families involved.
- Gary Barlow (@GaryBarlow) May 23, 2017
My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love.
- Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 23, 2017
I am truly so sorry about what has happened in Manchester tonight. Unthinkable events. All my love to the families affected.
- Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) May 23, 2017
Andy Burnham, only elected Mayor of Greater Manchester earlier this month, said: "My heart goes out to families who have lost loved ones, my admiration to our brave emergency services. A terrible night for our great city."
Prime Minister Theresa May also paid tribute to the victims and families of those involved in "what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack".
Emergency numbers have been made available for those who are concerned about loved ones or anyone who may have been in the area - 0161 856 9400 or 0161 856 9900.
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