A horrific terror attack during an Ariana Grande concert in the English City of Manchester has taken at least 19 lives, with around 50 people injured.
Police are treating the attack as a terrorist incident.
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said her thoughts are with the victims, and condemned the attack as “appalling.”
According to reports, witnesses heard loud bangs, which led to concertgoers fleeing from the arena.
Before the attack, the United Kingdom was on their second-highest terror alert level (severe), which could mean an attack by terrorists is “considered highly likely.”
There are reports ISIS has taken responsibility for the attack.
WATCH: Moment of the explosion:
Moment of the explosion and start of the chaos in the #Manchester Arena, UK. pic.twitter.com/gxLi5rBQbN
— LEON REPORT (@LeonReport) May 23, 2017
Below are videos taken at the concert in the aftermath of the explosion:
https://twitter.com/StockMonsterUSA/status/866789340466167808
People in panic after large explosion after concert in Manchester, UK. Fatalities confirmed by police. pic.twitter.com/dkniQj7Mjs
— Kevin W. (@kwilli1046) May 22, 2017
UK Police: Dead and wounded in the explosion #Manchester pic.twitter.com/okAIZgMvme
— Kurd INFO (@kurdinfo3) May 22, 2017
DEADLY EXPLOSION: British police have confirmed multiple fatalities at Manchester Arena after an explosion. #ManchesterExplosion pic.twitter.com/IceQkksd2h
— Tom Marlow (@TomMarlow_) May 22, 2017
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