There was panic as Grande’s audience of mostly young teenagers fled the 21,000-capacity venue after what witnesses described as an explosion in the foyer area at the end of the concert. 19 were confirmed dead.
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Armed police gather at Manchester Arena after an explosion at the venue during an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester on May 22, 2017. PA via AP -
The explosion caused panic inside and outside the venue. PA via AP -
A bomb disposal robot is unloaded outside the Manchester Arena. EPA -
A man is stretchered out of Manchester Arena after the explosion. Getty Images -
Police comfort young fans outside Manchester Arena. Most of those attending the Ariana Grande concert were young teenagers. PA via AP -
The explosion went off near the end of the concert. Getty Images -
Dozens of ambulances rushed to the scene in Manchester to remove the wounded. Getty Images -
Armed police officers near the Manchester Arena. Reuters -
People leave Victoria Station adjacent to Manchester Arena. The explosion took place near a major transport hub for northern England. Getty Images -
Police outside the Manchester Arena, which has a capacity of 21,000. Getty Images
Terror attack at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester – in pictures
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