Many dead in explosion at MEN arena - Manchester

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Reply 20

username2835262

Edit: Oops I didn't see that somebody already replied with this.

Reply 21

username47781

Original post by Wilfred Little

This is from GMP's verified Twitter account:

Link to tweet - https://twitter.com/gmpolice/status/866786909544230912

I fear the worst now

Reply 22

Malevolent

Guy on BBC says he thinks potentially 20-30 fatalities...

Painting a really bad picture this

Reply 23

hezzlington

It would be incredibly sad if the deaths were the result of unnecessary panic/stampede caused by something like a speaker/equipment failure.

Whatever the reason, this is a terrible. Hope the injured recover swiftly and thoughts go out to the families.

:frown:

Reply 24

username47781

Certainly indicates many dead according to this http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-40007886

Reply 25

Dodgypirate

"Terrorism is just a way of life in a big city".

Unconfirmed as of yet, but some news sites are claiming the two explosions were 'large balloons'.

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Reply 26

username1524603

If this is a terror attack, do not worry because I have some candles left over from the last one. We can light the candles, speak empty words about solidarity, and go on a peace march to show everyone else we are not scared as we wait like sitting ducks for the next one.

Reply 27

IamJacksContempt

Strange the lack of information so far considering the amount of apparent casualties.

Reply 28

Jirga

Can confirm fatalities, just seen a graphic picture

Reply 29

username878267

Can we please wait to find out what's actually happened before trying to make political points out of this?

Reply 30

testytesttest

Original post by Dodgypirate

"Terrorism is just a way of life in a big city".

Unconfirmed as of yet, but some news sites are claiming the two explosions were 'large balloons'.

Why are you deliberately misrepresenting what Sadiq Khan said? He said the risk of terrorism is a part of every day life, which is true, no?

Reply 31

MrSuavetopia

Original post by Bornblue

Can we please wait to find out what's actually happened before trying to make political points out of this?

This is TSR, of course that isn't happening no matter how much we want it.

IRA resurgence?

Don't believe the official line about a speaker, if that's what gets touted. This was a bomb.

Reply 34

Olie

Original post by Bornblue

Can we please wait to find out what's actually happened before trying to make political points out of this?

If only, in many instances, it's pretty clear it's probably a terrorist attack, but in this case, it doesn't appear clear at all (at least at this stage) what the cause of it is, yet there's still the usual stuff with the 'I told you so' and 'religion of peace' sarcastic reactions.

It is weird how little info is coming out on it though...

Reply 35

Malevolent

Absolutely heartbreaking reading some of the tweets from parents and siblings who are no doubt terrified trying to find out about their loved ones and get in contact :frown:

Reply 36

Aerospengie

"Ask not for whom the bell tolls - it tolls for thee."
Remember, this could be you soon. How many more have to ****ing die before we break out of our paralysis? Not voting Labour now.

Reply 37

testytesttest

Original post by Aerospengie

"Ask not for whom the bell tolls - it tolls for thee."
Remember, this could be you soon. How many more have to ****ing die before we break out of our paralysis? Not voting Labour now.

How exactly are we supposed to stop things like this?

Reply 38

sherbet_lemons7

Original post by Aerospengie

Don't believe the official line about a speaker, if that's what gets touted. This was a bomb.

After what you just "joked" mate you should be ashamed. I'm assuming it was the mods that deleated it. That was a vile thing to say. Show some bloody respect. :mad: