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Manchester Arena terror attack updates: British authorities identify suspected bomber who killed 22 concert-goers

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  • Here is what we know so far about the terrorist attack at Manchester Arena that targeted young concert-goers:
  • *22 people have been killed and 59 injured in the blast
  • *There are many children and young people among the dead
  • *The attack was carried out by a lone male suicide bomber who detonated an improvised explosive device. He died at the arena
  • *Security services believe they know his identity and are investigating whether he acted alone or was part of a network
  • *A 23-year-old has been arrested in South Manchester in connection with the incident
  • *The first victim has been named as college student Georgina Callander
  • *Speaking after chairing a Cobra meeting on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Theresa May said the "callous" attack was "among the worst terrorism we have experienced in the United Kingdom"
  • *A vigil will be held at 6pm on Tuesday in Albert Square, Manchester
  • *It is the worst terrorist attack in the UK since 56 people were killed in the 7/7 London bombings in 2005
  • *The explosion took place at the Manchester Arena at the conclusion of a performance by the American star Ariana Grande
  • *Manchester Arena said the explosion happened outside the venue, as people began streaming from the doors
  • *Greater Manchester Police said they were called to the venue at around 10.33pm and approach roads were closed
  • *They said the blast was "being treated as a terrorist incident"
  • *More than 400 officers were deployed on the operation throughout Monday night
  • *Manchester Victoria station was evacuated and trains cancelled
  • *The victims are being treated at eight hospitals across Greater Manchester, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said
  • *President Donald Trump expressed his "deepest condolences" to the victims and branded the attackers "evil losers"
  • *Extra police officers have been put on duty in London in the wake of the attack, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick announced
  • *Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester metro mayor, called the atrocity "an evil act"
  • *All national General Election campaigning was suspended after the explosion
  • *A controlled explosion was carried out by police at the Cathedral Gardens area near Manchester Arena shortly after 1.30am
  • *Police said the suspicious item at the centre of the controlled explosion was just abandoned clothing

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