This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/uk/389537-arrests-terrorism-manchester-bombing/

The article has changed 9 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
‘It’s clear we’re investigating a network,’ say Manchester police after concert suicide bombing ‘It’s clear we’re investigating a network,’ say Manchester police after concert suicide bombing
(about 2 hours later)
British police say it is “very clear” authorities are investigating a “network” connected to Monday night’s terror attack in Manchester.British police say it is “very clear” authorities are investigating a “network” connected to Monday night’s terror attack in Manchester.
Officers have raided a property in Manchester City Centre as part of the investigation into Monday’s terror attack, police say. A total of four people have been arrested in connection to the bombing that killed 22 people. Officers have raided a property in Manchester City Centre as part of the investigation into Monday’s terror attack, police say. A total of four people in the UK have been arrested in connection to the bombing that killed 22 people.
Greater Manchester Police say the property’s search is “ongoing.”Greater Manchester Police say the property’s search is “ongoing.”
Four men have been arrested in South Manchester in connection with the terrorist attack on Monday, as Britain remains on critical alert amid fears suicide bomber Salman Abedi did not act alone.Four men have been arrested in South Manchester in connection with the terrorist attack on Monday, as Britain remains on critical alert amid fears suicide bomber Salman Abedi did not act alone.
They are now thought to be being held by police in connection with the attack.They are now thought to be being held by police in connection with the attack.
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday and remains in custody. In footage that has emerged online, officers can be seen arresting a man outside Morrison's supermarket in the suburb of Chorlton. Abedi’s brother, Ismail Abedi, 23, was arrested on Tuesday and remains in custody. In footage that has emerged online, officers can be seen arresting a man outside Morrison's supermarket in the suburb of Chorlton.
Hashem Abedi, the younger brother of the Manchester attacker, was arrested in Tripoli, Libya on Wednesday on suspicion of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) links. 
There has been considerable police activity around Manchester since the bombing. There has been considerable police activity around Manchester since the bombing. 
A flat in Whalley Range and a house in Fallowfield were raided by armed police officers and examined by forensic teams. A controlled explosion was carried out at the Fallowfield address on Tuesday to gain access to the home.A flat in Whalley Range and a house in Fallowfield were raided by armed police officers and examined by forensic teams. A controlled explosion was carried out at the Fallowfield address on Tuesday to gain access to the home.
Twenty-two people were killed and 59 injured at Monday night’s attack on the Manchester Arena during a concert by pop star Ariana Grande.Twenty-two people were killed and 59 injured at Monday night’s attack on the Manchester Arena during a concert by pop star Ariana Grande.
Monday's terror attack has raised the terror threat to be raised to critical - the highest level - which means an attack is “expected imminently.”Monday's terror attack has raised the terror threat to be raised to critical - the highest level - which means an attack is “expected imminently.”
Investigators fear that the British-born bomber of Libyan descent was part of a wider network of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) inspired terrorists, including a bomb-maker, who may still be at large.Investigators fear that the British-born bomber of Libyan descent was part of a wider network of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) inspired terrorists, including a bomb-maker, who may still be at large.
Rudd has said it is “likely, possible” that the attacker was not acting on his own.Rudd has said it is “likely, possible” that the attacker was not acting on his own.
Military personnel and police have been deployed to protect key sites including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, the Palace of Westminster and embassies. Military personnel and police have been deployed to protect key sites including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, the Palace of Westminster and embassies. 
Almost 1,000 troops have been deployed across the UK.Almost 1,000 troops have been deployed across the UK.