UK - 22 dead in explosion at Ariana Grande gig, Manchester, 22 May 2017 #1

[KarenUK]

Metro are reporting that Ashley Taylor is the only remaining missing person http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/25/these-people-are-still-missing-since-the-manchester-attack-have-you-seen-them-6660792/

I've seen a couple of reports in The Mirror and similar that Courtney and Philip were the final victims to be named, but I am guessing this is because they are including Megan Hurley?
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/manchester-terror-attack-courtney-boyle-10486730

 

[CoverMeCagney]

The Queen has visited victims at Manchester Children's Hospital this morning



http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...anchester-childrens-hospital-meet-young-bomb/

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Metro are reporting that Ashley Taylor is the only remaining missing person http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/25/these-people-are-still-missing-since-the-manchester-attack-have-you-seen-them-6660792/

I've seen a couple of reports in The Mirror and similar that Courtney and Philip were the final victims to be named, but I am guessing this is because they are including Megan Hurley?
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/manchester-terror-attack-courtney-boyle-10486730

What about Megan? Strange the BBC haven't mentioned her when other press have.

 

[Jennibee]

Sincerest condolences to everyone who has lost someone and RIP to these innocent people. So full of life with so much left to live for.

I hate the world. I'm starting to think the man from S-Town podcast had the right idea.


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[JerseyGirl]

One person remains missing after Manchester terror attack

Ashley Taylor, who had been visiting Manchester from New York had gone to the concert with her friend but both were sat in different seats in the arena.

http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/25/these...ack-have-you-seen-them-6660792/#ixzz4i5koIkPW

 

[Shiressleuth]

Brother of Manchester bomber knew an attack was coming: Libyan official

http://abcnews.go.com/International...ion-manchester-arena-attack/story?id=47602499

Authorities found what was described to ABC News as a bomb-making workshop in Abedi's home in Manchester, with enough chemicals to build several additional bombs.

The two brothers were close, and Dagdoug said that Salman placed a call to Hashem, as well as their mother, 30 minutes before carrying out the attack.

Dagdoug said a network was involved in planning the attack.

So has this news been released here in UK already or is it another "leak"?

 

[CoverMeCagney]

A run down of the named 21 from the BBC (the only source I trust on this right now...)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40012738

Nell Jones, 14
Martyn Hett, 29
Olivia Campbell, 15
Kelly Brewster, 32
Georgina Callander, 18
Saffie Roussos, 8
Angelika Klis, 40
Marcin Klis, 42
Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51
Lisa Lees, 47
Alison Howe, 45
John Atkinson, 28
Chloe Rutherford, 17
Liam Curry, 19
Michelle Kiss, 45
Sorrell Leczkowski, 14
Eilidh MacLeod, 14
Wendy Fawell, 50
Elaine McIver
Philip Tron, 32
Courtney Boyle, 19

 

[Elley Mae]

He is thought to have been in the modern-looking apartment as late as 7pm on Monday - just over three hours before he carried out the massacre.*

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4540522/Inside-Manchester-bomber-s-final-staging-post.html
Residents described multiple large packages arriving at apartment recently which was said to be unusual

 

[JerseyGirl]

A run down of the named 21 from the BBC (the only source I trust on this right now...)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40012738

Nell Jones, 14
Martyn Hett, 29
Olivia Campbell, 15
Kelly Brewster, 32
Georgina Callander, 18
Saffie Roussos, 8
Angelika Klis
Marcin Klis
Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51
Lisa Lees, 47
Alison Howe, 45
John Atkinson, 28
Chloe Rutherford, 17
Liam Curry, 19
Michelle Kiss, 45
Sorrell Leczkowski, 14
Eilidh MacLeod, 14
Wendy Fawell, 50
Elaine McIver
Philip Tron, 32
Courtney Boyle, 19

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...ika-klis-40were-confirmed-dead-attack-couple/

Angelika Klis, 40
Marcin Klis, 42

 

[alreetlike]

I know several people personally affected by this as 4 were lost from the north east, where I live (Philip & Courtney from Gateshead and Chloe & Liam from South Shields). On another forum I frequent one of our members was there with his wife and daughter but was on the other side of the venue and was able to escape safely with his family.

I'm going to see The Courteeners on Saturday at the cricket ground in Manchester. They have confirmed the gig will go ahead as scheduled though I expect increased security measures (already been told no bags allowed). They sometimes cover There is a Light That Never Goes Out so I fully expect to be in floods of tears if they play it this time.

So strange walking around the streets in Newcastle and seeing armed police, it's just not what I'm used to in this country.

 

[Elley Mae]

Suicide bomber Salman Abedi is 'seen on CCTV in packed Arndale Centre buying the backpack he used in his gig massacre during £250 shopping spree just three days earlier'*

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4539162/Bomber-pictured-wearing-backpack-Arndale-Centre.html

Salman Abedi 'spoke to his nuclear scientist mother just before the attack'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/25/salman-abedi-spoke-nuclear-scientist-mother-just-attack/

Salman Abedi 'wanted revenge' for US air strikes in Syria,*Manchester bomber's sister says

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...venge-us-air-strikes-syriamanchester-bombers/

The dispute two months ago at the Salaam Community centre in Moss Side came after he had tried to hide in the mosque library to read religious books overnight.

http://news.sky.com/story/easy-to-upset-bomber-salman-abedi-thrown-out-of-mosque-10892567

Other young men from south Manchester who went onto become IS fighters had also previously attended the same mosque.

Manchester attack: Police not sharing information with US

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-40040210

Police investigating the Manchester Arena bomb attack have stopped sharing information with the US after leaks to the media.

 

[zencompass]

A run down of the named 21 from the BBC (the only source I trust on this right now...)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40012738

Nell Jones, 14
Martyn Hett, 29
Olivia Campbell, 15
Kelly Brewster, 32
Georgina Callander, 18
Saffie Roussos, 8
Angelika Klis
Marcin Klis
Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51
Lisa Lees, 47
Alison Howe, 45
John Atkinson, 28
Chloe Rutherford, 17
Liam Curry, 19
Michelle Kiss, 45
Sorrell Leczkowski, 14
Eilidh MacLeod, 14
Wendy Fawell, 50
Elaine McIver
Philip Tron, 32
Courtney Boyle, 19

Dear Cagney,

I am so horrified and deeply saddened, along with everyone else, that this happened in your beautiful country which is home to such magnificent and kind and compassionate people, such as yourself.

That this happened at all is so unbelievably horrid and cruel and evil. I can't fathom a human being so evil. I just can't.

Just looking at the list you posted with the names and ages is so unbearably heartbreaking. Such sacred names whose lives were torn away by evil.

Praying for all.

 

[Shiressleuth]

Thankyou for posting those links Elley.

 

[Elley Mae]

Salman Abedi’s support for terrorism was reported this year to the security services, and friends had called Britain’s anti-terrorist hotline five years ago with concerns about his views, it was claimed. He was reported for violent statements, including a claim that being a suicide bomber was “OK”.

Intelligence sources have emphasised how difficult it is to assess suspects on the periphery of investigations. Against a backdrop of limited resources, security agencies and police have been deluged with the number of terror suspects and acquaintances they must triage.

http://opensources.info/mi5-was-warned-about-bomber-salman-abedi39s-support-of-islamists/


Not sure who leaked what to who. Seems that mi5 knew about him through locals/family/intelligence, not sure who/how the media reported what was suppose to be kept close to the vest.

 

[skibaboo]

Just woke up to the news that Chloe Rutherford 17, her boyfriend Liam Curry 19, and Eilidh Macleod 14 have died. It is so desperately sad and awful. May they all Rest In Peace.

Margarita25 please do not blame yourself for linking the article with the photos. It's U.S intelligence that's to blame. We know how much you care about the victims. I hope the U.K government gives them hell for this.

Members from the U.K have you noticed the increased security where you are? There are a lot more police around in Glasgow. They were patrolling the shopping centre when I went out for dinner last night.

Armed police on York's streets after terror threat level is raised to 'critical'

I'm glad they are out there to protect us but I still think I will avoid town for a while, because my anxiety will torture me :/

 

[lizziginne]

Armed police on York's streets after terror threat level is raised to 'critical'

I'm glad they are out there to protect us but I still think I will avoid town for a while, because my anxiety will torture me :/

I was at Monks Cross yesterday, and even the shops had more security guards than usual. Didn't see any police though, glad because armed police make me so anxious that I'd probably be arrested for looking suspicious and nervous around them!

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Dear Cagney,

I am so horrified and deeply saddened, along with everyone else, that this happened in your beautiful country which is home to such magnificent and kind and compassionate people, such as yourself.

That this happened at all is so unbelievably horrid and cruel and evil. I can't fathom a human being so evil. I just can't.

Just looking at the list you posted with the names and ages is so unbearably heartbreaking. Such sacred names whose lives were torn away by evil.

Praying for all.

Thank you, Zen. We're a resilient bunch, dealt with the Blitz with air bombs raining down everywhere and then with the IRA incessantly bombing us for 30 years so it's not the first time (as a nation) we've been terrorised like this. I think the biggest shock is that he targeted kids - almost half on that list are teenagers plus an 8 year old. As a FB friend wisely said "they had not yet had the chance to raise a voice or make a choice".

9/11 was utterly horrific and please believe me when I say we lived it with you and felt your pain, but before that we, the Western world, weren't really scared. And now, because of 9/11 and 7/7 and attacks like this and Boston and Paris and all the others, we may think twice about where we go and what we do. It won't stop the majority from doing what they want, but it's sad that the thought is at the back of our minds.

The UK is now on a critical alert for the first time in 10 years, which means another attack is likely. I am glad that the kids break up from school tomorrow, my husband has time off work, and we are going camping in a field far from anywhere. Gonna go get me some sunshine and safe time.

Thank you for caring.

:uk: :usa:

 

[Shiressleuth]

Salman Abedi’s support for terrorism was reported this year to the security services, and friends had called Britain’s anti-terrorist hotline five years ago with concerns about his views, it was claimed. He was reported for violent statements, including a claim that being a suicide bomber was “OK”.

Intelligence sources have emphasised how difficult it is to assess suspects on the periphery of investigations. Against a backdrop of limited resources, security agencies and police have been deluged with the number of terror suspects and acquaintances they must triage.

http://opensources.info/mi5-was-warned-about-bomber-salman-abedi39s-support-of-islamists/


Not sure who leaked what to who. Seems that mi5 knew about him through locals/family/intelligence, not sure who/how the media reported what was suppose to be kept close to the vest.

It all seems a complete f up . No tracking of people going to either Syria or Libya or anywhere else for that matter. What's the point of having these fancy biometric passports if nothing is done with them? They can ban football hooligans travelling but not anyone else it seems. Utterly ridiculous imo. And this is the result - 22 dead and 120 injured. Disgraceful.

 

[Shiressleuth]

Thank you, Zen. We're a resilient bunch, dealt with the Blitz with air bombs raining down everywhere and then with the IRA incessantly bombing us for 30 years so it's not the first time (as a nation) we've been terrorised like this. I think the biggest shock is that he targeted kids - almost half on that list are teenagers plus an 8 year old. As a FB friend wisely said "they had not yet had the chance to raise a voice or make a choice".

9/11 was utterly horrific and please believe me when I say we lived it with you and felt your pain, but before that we, the Western world, weren't really scared. And now, because of 9/11 and 7/7 and attacks like this and Boston and Paris and all the others, we may think twice about where we go and what we do. It won't stop the majority from doing what they want, but it's sad that the thought is at the back of our minds.

The UK is now on a critical alert for the first time in 10 years, which means another attack is likely. I am glad that the kids break up from school tomorrow, my husband has time off work, and we are going camping in a field far from anywhere. Gonna go get me some sunshine and safe time.

Thank you for caring.

:uk: :usa:

Have a good and safe holiday Cags. Thankyou for the updates on the victims it has been very helpful. Ss.

 

[zencompass]

Today I am going to focus on the names of the beautiful souls whose lives were torn away.

I missed the moment of silence so I will have my own moments of silence in reverence to those greatly loved people and their loved ones.

Even though I am thousands of miles away, today I will only focus on the beauty which has been torn away from this earth.

Sending prayers of strength, love and comfort to all affected and especially to those in the hospital.