ISIS have claimed responsibility for Monday night’s bomb attack at Manchester Arena, which is known to have claimed at least 22 lives.
Many of the victims are children.
British police know the identity of the bomber but are not ready to reveal his or her identity, said Prime Minister Theresa May in a lunchtime press conference.
The attack, which happened after an Ariana Grande gig at Manchester Arena in northern England, also wounded 59 people.
The attacker “detonated an improvised explosive device” and died at the scene, say police, but it is not clear whether he was acting alone or as part of a militant group.
ISIS’ claim of responsibility, which was made in a statement posted on telegram, read “One of the soldiers of the Caliphate was able to place an explosive device within a gathering of the Crusaders in the city of Manchester.”
May condemned the attack, saying it stands out for its “appalling, sickening cowardice”.
“As we experienced the worst of humanity in Manchester last night, we also saw the best.
“The cowardice of the attacker met the bravery of the emergency services and the people of Manchester.
“The attempt to divide us met countless acts of kindness that brought people closer together.
“The images we hold in our minds should not be of senseless slaughter but of the ordinary men and women who put concerns about their own safety aside and rushed to help.” (www.Euranews.com)