People gathered at the Manchester Arena in the UK to have some fun and enjoy the music at American singer Ariana Grande’s concert, but hardly did they know that their dream of watching her live at the concert will soon turn into their biggest nightmare, after an explosion in the arena last night. This upsetting and shocking incident has already taken nearly 22 lives and left over 50 injured. Reportedly, the attacker was a lone suicide bomber who died on the spot after blowing up the device he was carrying.

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The world is still trying to come to terms with the news and the grief-stricken families are running around hysterically in search of their loved ones. Mostly young people (children) were a part of this crowd and our hearts reach out to all those innocent people who lost their lives. According to one of the witnesses, she felt a “huge blast” near the arena while she was leaving the stadium, which was followed by screams and panicked people who started running around to escape the venue. Grande is reportedly safe, however she too is shattered and heartbroken after this incident and took to Twitter to mourn the loss and share her thoughts. 

broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017

This incident apparently happened as the concert was coming to an end and people were about to leave the arena. According to a report published in Telegraph, the cops were informed about the blast around 10:30 pm and although the exact location of the blast is not known, it is being anticipated that it happened either in the foyer of the venue or outside of it. The venue is considered to be Europe’s largest indoor arena and can hold as many as 21,000 people. Ian Hopkins, Manchester Chief Constable, said that police are treating the blast as a terrorist incident and will also working with counter-terrorism police and intelligence agencies. If it is confirmed to be an act of terrorism, then it will be the deadliest attack carried out by militants, post the suicide bombings in London in 2005.   

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British Prime Minister Theresa May too expressed grief over this attack and said that the authorities were “working to establish the full details of what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack.” She also said that her thoughts were with the victims and the families of those who have been affected. Police has urged people to avoid the Manchester Arena area. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau too shared his thoughts on Twitter. 

Canadians are shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight. Please keep the victims & their families in your thoughts.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 23, 2017

In solidarity with the victims of this attack, celebrities too condemned this gruesome incident. 

what happened in Manchester tonight is absolutely horrible. sending my love and prayers to those affected. 💔

— Kendall (@KendallJenner) May 23, 2017

Incredibly upset knowing that was probably so many young people's first concert experience, with and without supervision. Horrifyingly sad

— Hoodie Allen (@HoodieAllen) May 22, 2017

Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO PPL OF MANCHESTER…HAD SPECIAL TIMES THERE FROM YOUTH & BEYOND

— Cher (@cher) May 22, 2017

I'm just hearing about the bombing in #Manchester my thoughts and prayers are with you all

— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) May 23, 2017

Just played Manchester.. crazy.. really don't have words. I'm so sorry. should be a safe place. :( Thinking of all those affected.

— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) May 22, 2017

Watching the news in total shock. Heartbreaking to hear of fatalities at the Manchester Arena.

— Nathan Sykes (@NathanSykes) May 22, 2017

Awful. My heart goes out to all involved in this tragedy. https://t.co/F4sy1xmduG

— Matt Doyle (@MattfDoyle) May 22, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this terrible tragedy. So upsetting. https://t.co/idnifnMZv6

— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) May 22, 2017

Stunned by the news coming in from the UK… my thoughts are with the fans and families at Ariana’s Manchester show. Awful

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) May 22, 2017

Our prayers and strengh to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande 🙏🏾

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 22, 2017

Sending love to those affected in Manchester.

— Ellie Goulding (@elliegoulding) May 22, 2017

There are almost no words for how disturbing this is. I pray for the numerous victims, the survivors, and for the families involved. #ariana

— Jake T. Austin (@JakeTAustin) May 22, 2017

My thoughts are with you, Manchester. 🙏

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 22, 2017