Nineteen killed in suspected suicide attack

EasyT
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edited May 2017 in General Chat #1

Nineteen killed in suspected suicide attack at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-40007886

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  • EasyT
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    edited May 2017 #2

    Presently 22 dead. So very sad.

  • ValDa
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    edited May 2017 #3

    My thoughts are with the people who have lost, or who are searching, for their loved ones - some of the dead and injured were children.  This was a concert for chldren and teens. Tragic.

  • EasyT
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    edited May 2017 #4

    I will not say too much Val lest it becomes political. It is indeed very sad.

    Alan

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited May 2017 #5

    Just been reading news article, really awful, cry my son texted me to say he is okay, his office is next door to the arena, infact he could see the foyer from his desk. His office building  has suffered some damage, it happened at night so they weren't at work. Lots of children were at the concert, he said he saw them queueing to get in when he left work yesterday.  So sad, my  thoughts are with the families this morning. 

  • SteveL
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    edited May 2017 #6

    Terrible news, it flashed up on my pad when I connected it this morning. It makes the folk who were protesting about being searched when we went in the exhibition at the American Cemetery, seem even more out of touch with reality. 

  • EasyT
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    edited May 2017 #7

    It is difficult to understand the mind set of an individual who can cause such injury and death indiscriminately amongst innocents no matter what their misguided 'cause'. 

     

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited May 2017 #8

    I saw some of the Twitter feeds from frantic families trying to contact their Children, it was heartbreaking. I didn't get too far down before I had to leave it. The knock on effect of the losses will touch many.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited May 2017 #9

    As a father I am reading with tears in my eyes about how two sets of parents are still searching for their children. I cannot come close to imagine how they must be feeling and what they are going through My thoughts and prayers are with them all.

    Like others I cannot begin to comprehend how anyone thinks their creed or politics allows them to commit such acts.

  • ABM
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    edited May 2017 #10

    Quite  agree  SteveL  --  it  is  so  very  sad  that  people  have   to  kill  randomly  in  order  to  attempt  to   "force"  us  to  accept  their  unacceptable  views.  But  we  must  never  accept  any  limitations  on  our  own  actions  tho'  must  we. 

    So  very  very sad !

    Brian

  • taffyY
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    It is just dreadful!  I just hope that this sick element in our society can be eradicated as soon as possible!  My sympathy goes out to all the families who have been directly involved in this tragedy.

  • IanH
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    edited May 2017 #12

    Yes, terrible, terrible news.

    I too wonder about the mindset of the people who could do this.

    As someone said about the recent killing of the policeman at the Houses of Parliament - they have the power to hurt us, but they will not defeat us. These people are not fit to breath the same air as the people they have killed and injured.

  • eyebrowsb
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    edited May 2017 #13

    It is awful frown  Every time these attacks happen, my heart goes out to those affected.

    This time, it has come rather closer to home, as my neighbour was at the concert with her 13 year old daughter.  They were fortunate to get out of there with no physical injuries. 

  • JVB66
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    edited May 2017 #14

    Its terrible ,we were in the Euston road London when 7/7 happened,it remains with you ,But these cowards and losers will never ever win,

  • milliehull
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    edited May 2017 #15

    Absolutely terrible. I cannot comprehend that there are such evil people in the world. I just don't understand. So many young people killed and injured. Awful. Before I started my shift as a volunteer welcomer at the Cathedral this morning there was a prayer service. It was very moving. So glad your son is OK Helen.

  • Merve
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    edited May 2017 #16

    A truly barbaric and inhuman act. An attack on our kids! Congratulations to the Mods for allowing folk to express their opinions and sympathy on what is quite obviously a political point. Some things are just too big to censor! 

     

    Club moderator comment: This is truly terrible and our hearts go out to the victims and their friends and family. We are pleased that members can pay their respects and express their condolences on this discussion but ask that political comments are avoided. Many thanks.  

  • tombar
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    edited May 2017 #17

    Very tragic.  I live in Manchester and was away when this happened.  What makes it worse is that it was going to happen at some time, but not sure where in this country.

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