MANCHESTER BOMBING: Everything we know so far
:: 22 people have been killed and 59 have been injured in the blast
:: Children are among the dead
:: Emergency number set up for those who are concerned about loved ones or anyone who may have been in the area - 0161 856 9400
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Hide Ad:: The attack was carried out by a lone male suicide bomber who detonated an improvised explosive device. He died at the arena
:: Police are investigating whether he acted alone or was part of a network
:: It is the worst terrorist attack in the UK since 56 people were killed in the 7/7 London bombings in 2005.
:: The explosion rocked the Manchester Arena at the conclusion of a performance by the American star Ariana Grande.
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Hide Ad:: Manchester Arena said the explosion happened outside the venue, as people began streaming from the doors.
:: Greater Manchester Police said they were called to the venue at around 10.33pm and approach roads were closed.
:: They said the blast was "being treated as a terrorist incident".
:: More than 400 officers were deployed on the operation throughout Monday night.
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Hide Ad:: Manchester Victoria station was evacuated and trains cancelled.
:: The victims are being treated at eight hospitals across Greater Manchester, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said.
:: The Prime Minister condemned what was being treated as an "appalling terrorist attack" and said she would chair a meeting of the Government's emergency Cobra committee on Tuesday.
:: All national General Election campaigning was suspended after the explosion.
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Hide Ad:: A controlled explosion was carried out by police at the Cathedral Gardens area near Manchester Arena shortly after 1.30am.
:: Police said the suspicious item at the centre of the controlled explosion was just abandoned clothing.
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