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UK police respond to ‘incident’ at Manchester Arena ‘Number of fatalities & injuries’ confirmed at Manchester Arena – police
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Emergency services are responding to an incident at the Manchester Arena amid unconfirmed reports of several loud bangs at a concert.Emergency services are responding to an incident at the Manchester Arena amid unconfirmed reports of several loud bangs at a concert.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a “number of fatalities” and injuries at an arena where an Ariana Grande concert was being held.
A heavy police and emergency services presence has been seen outside the arena where an Ariana Grande concert was taking place.
The incident sparked panic amongst the crowd.
Concert goers were filmed fleeing the area following what witnesses described as a loud bang.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were responding to reports of an ‘incident’ and advised people to stay away from the precinct.
Manchester Metrolink announced that no services would be running at the nearby Victoria Station due to an “ongoing police incident”.
“Emergency services are dealing with an incident near Manchester Victoria, resulting in all lines being closed," National Rail said in a statement. “Trains are currently unable to run to/from Manchester Victoria. Some trains will be canceled throughout or start/terminate at alternative stations."
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