Manchester 'suicide bombing' leaves frantic Ariana Grande fans leaping over seats and stairwells after 'terror attack' blast
THIS is the moment frantic Ariana Grande fans flee from their seats in panic after a suicide bombing at the US singer's concert in Manchester.
Many of the 22 killed and 59 injured are feared to be youngsters who were at the Manchester Arena to watch the US pop star, who had just left stage on Monday evening.
Footage shows members of the crowd desperately trying to exit the venue with screams and shouts of "run" heard in the background.
The mass panic was sparked after a “massive bang” was heard in the foyer.
Witnesses told how nuts and bolts were sent flying in the blast as fans made their way to Manchester Victoria train station next door.
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There are children among the 22 killed in the Manchester attack, Greater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins said.
Mr Hopkins said the lone male attacker, who died in the blast, was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated.
He said police are working with anti-terror networks and intelligence agencies and added: "This has been the most horrific incident we have had to face in Greater Manchester and one that we all hoped we would never see.
"Families and many young people were out to enjoy a concert at the Manchester Arena and have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with those 22 victims that we now know have died, the 59 people who have been injured and their loved ones. We continue to do all we can to support them. They are being treated at eight hospitals across Greater Manchester."
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A number of witnesses have spoken about their experiences.
Courtney Spencer, a 17-year-old student who was at the concert with a pal, told The Sun: “It happened just in front of us at the top of the stairs. We didn’t know what had happened. It could have been a gun or a bang or an explosion.
“We just grabbed each other and got away. One lass was laying in her mother’s arms. I’m not sure if she has collapsed in shock or was injured.”
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