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

[Legally Bland]

Fourth person who has died in the attack has been named as Megan Hurley. May Megan Rest In Peace.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/manchester-terror-attack-megan-hurley-10486331

The link says she was at primary school. How awful. And her brother is critical.

RIP megan.

 

[dotr]

http://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-england-manchester-40007967

[h=2]Abedi was a student at the University of Salford[/h]
The university has issued a statement from Sam Grogan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Student Experience:

All at the University of Salford are shocked and saddened by the events of last night. Our thoughts are with all those involved, their families and their friends. We have provided, and continue to provide, support to all students and staff who have been affected. We can confirm that Salman Abedi was a student of the University. In an unrelated incident there was an evacuation of three buildings as a precautionary measure for a short period of time earlier this evening. We have returned to business as usual."

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[h=2]Summary[/h]

• Police say 22 died in Monday's suicide attack at Manchester Arena
• Children are among the dead, and 12 under-16s are among the 59 injured
• Police name the suspect as Salman Abedi, 22, who was a student at the University of Salford
• He is believed to have been born in Manchester and his family is of Libyan origin
• A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident
• The government has raised the UK terror threat level to "critical"
• Vigils have been held in Manchester, Birmingham and elsewhere

 

[DatelineFan]

I have to say I feel nothing for the family of the bomber. My concerns and prayers are fully with the victims and their families only.

I have equal concern for all of the victims. And for me, that includes the bomber's family members who do not support this extremist killing.

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[lizziginne]

Luckily the U.K. Has national healthcare which means most should be covered. Not sure about counselling though


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Sadly the mental health services are overstretched, but can still be very good on the NHS and I imagine these children will definitely be bumped up the queue, most schools also have free counselling, as do universities


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[CARIIS]

I have equal concern for all of the victims. And for me, that includes the bomber's family members who do not support this extremist killing.

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Yes yes yes Roger Elliots parents shared their pain


Columbine mom shared her pain

Homes mom shared her anguish

Omar's family members shared their pain

serial killers family members have shared their pain

folks that knew Dylan shared their pain

The Dallas cop killers friends shared their pain

<modsnip>

 

[Shiressleuth]

I have equal concern for all of the victims. And for me, that includes the bomber's family members who do not support this extremist killing.

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One of the bombers family members has been arrested and the others are in Libya, so I would rather reserve my thoughts for those close to home still in Manchester hospitals and morgues and their grieving friends and relatives. Did anyone ever express concern for the families of the 9/11 terrorists or 7/7 bombers? I do not remember that.

 

[MaryG12]

Wow.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ande-concert-bomber-s-name.html#ixzz4hvDjTiZj


The 22-year-old attacker, described as an abrasive, tall, skinny young man who was often seen in traditional Islamic clothing, was heard 'chanting prayers loudly in the street' outside his home in the south of the city.
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My sympathies to the victims and their families and friends of the Manchester concert bombing.


The UK has a serious problem here, I would like to think they will address it but a nagging feeling tells me it is too late for that.


What was it Mayor Khan said?


Sadiq Khan has said he believes the threat of terror attacks are &#8220;part and parcel of living in a big city&#8221; and encouraged Londoners to be vigilant to combat dangers.

smh

 

[DatelineFan]

One of the bombers family members has been arrested and the others are in Libya, so I would rather reserve my thoughts for those close to home still in Manchester hospitals and morgues and their grieving friends and relatives. Did anyone ever express concern for the families of the 9/11 or 7/7 bombers? I do not remember that.

I'm not interested in a debate. We all have the freedom to feel our feelings. You are entitled to yours. I think we can all agree that this is a senseless tragedy and many people are in pain.

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[zencompass]

Maybe proceeds could help with the medical bills and mental health treatment for victims and survivors.

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Hello my dear DatelineFan,

Yes ! I can see this happening!

 

[Elley Mae]

BBC Anchor Admits "Europe Has To Get Used To Bombings"

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-05-23/bbc-anchor-admits-europe-has-get-used-bombings

 

[Elley Mae]

One of the bombers family members has been arrested and the others are in Libya, so I would rather reserve my thoughts for those close to home still in Manchester hospitals and morgues and their grieving friends and relatives. Did anyone ever express concern for the families of the 9/11 terrorists or 7/7 bombers? I do not remember that.

I'm with you, terrorist family is not my concern at all, hell they will probably get paid. Happened before.

 

[Shiressleuth]

I'm not interested in a debate. We all have the freedom to feel our feelings. You are entitled to yours. I think we can all agree that this is a senseless tragedy and many people are in pain.

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Of course. It's difficult to debate feelings anyway.

 

[gregjrichards]

"A brave aunt who 'shielded' her young niece from the deadly Manchester terror blast has died, MailOnline can reveal.

A family member has confirmed Kelly Brewster died in the terrorist attack in Manchester Arena last night.

There had been hopes throughout the day that Ms Brewster was injured and unconscious in hospital but office confirmed at about 10:30 this evening that she had passed away.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ce-Manchester-bomb-missing.html#ixzz4hwfZuhAR

May Kelly Brewster Rest In Peace.

 

[Elley Mae]

Manchester Arena: Taxis drive people home for free as city unites after terror attack

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...nite-terror-attack-suicide-bomb-a7750651.html

A driver at Street Cars Manchester confirmed the firm were offering free rides home to people after the incident.


Black cabs in the city centre also worked through the night for free, while reports on social media said taxi drivers came from as far away as Liverpool to help out in the aftermath of the incident.

 

[Elley Mae]

Unbelievable. Just another bombing 20 plus dead....carry on.

Wow.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ande-concert-bomber-s-name.html#ixzz4hvDjTiZj


The 22-year-old attacker, described as an abrasive, tall, skinny young man who was often seen in traditional Islamic clothing, was heard 'chanting prayers loudly in the street' outside his home in the south of the city.
........................................................


My sympathies to the victims and their families and friends of the Manchester concert bombing.


The UK has a serious problem here, I would like to think they will address it but a nagging feeling tells me it is too late for that.


What was it Mayor Khan said?


Sadiq Khan has said he believes the threat of terror attacks are “part and parcel of living in a big city” and encouraged Londoners to be vigilant to combat dangers.

smh

 

[Elainera]

Manchester Arena: Taxis drive people home for free as city unites after terror attack

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...nite-terror-attack-suicide-bomb-a7750651.html

A driver at Street Cars Manchester confirmed the firm were offering free rides home to people after the incident.


Black cabs in the city centre also worked through the night for free, while reports on social media said taxi drivers came from as far away as Liverpool to help out in the aftermath of the incident.

I always love to hear of people in the aftermath of an attack, how they helped. It touches me warms my heart.

We can be so good! Why do we have these bad apples among us?

 

[Elley Mae]

Noticed the title of the thread, where there two bombs? I haven't seen anything after that there were.

 

[ATasteOfHoney]

I'm not interested in a debate. We all have the freedom to feel our feelings. You are entitled to yours. I think we can all agree that this is a senseless tragedy and many people are in pain.

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My feeling is this was not a "senseless tragedy" which makes this terroristic attack almost sound like an accident.
This was no accident--there was an agenda.

 

[DatelineFan]

My feelings is this was not a "senseless tragedy" which makes this terroristic attack almost sound like an accident.
This was no accident--there was an agenda.

I'm sorry for the confusion, I agree with you. I said senseless because it doesn't make sense to me why anyone would want to attack so many people (or anyone at all). I never meant to imply that it was an accident. It was an evil, planned attack. Is that clearer?

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[Shiressleuth]

Noticed the title of the thread, where there two bombs? I haven't seen anything after that there were.

I mentioned that earlier today. It did actually come true as the second explosion was controlled by LE at the bomber's residence.