Manchester Arena Evacuated In 'Serious Incident' After Ariana Grande Concert

Get the Full StoryLONDON, May 22 Reuters - British police said that there had been a “serious incident” at a venue in the northern English city of Manchester where U.S. popstar Ariana Grande was performing on Monday night, after witnesses reported hearing a loud bang at the arena.

“Emergency services responding to serious incident at Manchester Arena. Avoid the area,” the Greater Manchester Police said on Twitter.

Police statement on incident at Manchester Arena pic.twitter.com gaKASukx9a— G M Police gmpolice May 22, 2017

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Reporting by Alistair Smout; Editing by Guy Faulconbridge and Sandra Maler

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