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23rd May 2017

Manchester United and Manchester City release statements on Ariana Grande concert tragedy

22 were killed and 59 injured following a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena

Ben Kiely

The world is in shock over the devastating tragedy in Manchester.

22 people have been killed, including children and 59 injured, following a suspected terror attack in Manchester Arena.

The blast occurred around 10.35pm on Monday night just as an Ariana Grande concert in the venue came to an end.

Manchester police confirmed the attacker was a man on his own who died on the scene after detonating an improvised explosive device.

Both Manchester United and Manchester City have expressed shock over the horrific events and have sent their condolences to anyone who was affected.