Manchester is doing itself proud.
There have been all sorts of reports circulating on social media. Some are true, but many others are either irresponsibly false or shamefully invented. As the details continue to remain sketchy about what exactly happened during a ‘serious incident’ at Manchester Arena on Monday night, there have been far too many people confusing matters with uneducated guesses or fabrications.
If such situations bring out the worst traits in some people, they also bring out the very best in others. Manchester is known to be a robust, confident and caring city, and that has been exemplified by the #roomsformanchester hashtag. Local members of the public have been offering up their living spaces for those affected by the fatal incident.
It’s a desperate situation, but nevertheless it is heartwarming to see people being so generous to complete strangers in need. If you or someone you know have been affected, here are some people who are willing to provide support and shelter. We’ll endeavour to refresh the list through the night:
I'm 3 Minutes From Victoria Station With A Comfy Sofa, Wifi, Chargers & Teabags. DM Me If You're Nearby & Stranded. #RoomsForManchester
— Laura Marie O'Connor (@LauraLauraLaur) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/princedants/status/866811067619569664
#roomsformanchester we have a sofa, blankets, teabags. message me if you need refuge – 20 mins from city centre, rusholme
— woman in STEM (@colleennolans) May 23, 2017
#Roomsformanchester Anyone stranded and scared DM me, spare room, couch, blanekts. Nobody should have to go through this alone. #Manchester
— Rebecca O'Donnell (@RebeccaElenRose) May 23, 2017
If anyone needs a safe place to stay tonight I'm a short taxi ride away from the arena #RoomsforManchester
— Lucy Hilton-Jones (@LucyHiltonJones) May 23, 2017
If anyone needs anything, a place to crash, a cuppa tea anything, give us a message. I don't live far from the centre #roomsformanchester
— Catherine (@catherinecooke_) May 23, 2017
Place to stay in #Manchester 2 mins from city centre, Northern Quarter. Please RT, if anyone needs help #roomsformanchester
— Matthew Jones (@M4tthewJones) May 23, 2017
If anyone needs a place to stay, a charger or a cuppa send me a message #Roomsformanchester
— meils (@ameliaahx) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/DylanCoone/status/866798183493636097
https://twitter.com/_sgcm/status/866798414796922881
#RoomsForManchester got space in Deansgate for anyone at a loss
— Alex (@Alex_AJA94) May 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/cjd78/status/866810409973669889
If anyone is stranded tonight and needs a place to stay, DM me, I live 10 minutes away from the arena. #RoomsForManchester.
— Shannon Bardsley 🐝 (@qualitycuntt) May 23, 2017
Anyone stuck in Manchester who needs somewhere warm to meet friends & family we will be open to unite families @MENnewsdesk @gmpolice
— The Living Room (@TLRManchester) May 22, 2017
live near Rusholme, have a spare bed and sofas, DM if anyone needs a place to stay!! Stay safe!! #roomsformanchester
— Will (@willmower) May 23, 2017
Still open if we can help! #RoomsForManchester @GMPCityCentre @gmpolice ❤️
— 53two (@53two) May 23, 2017
