UK police: 22 confirmed dead after terror incident at Ariana Grande concert
At least 22 people are dead and 59 injured after a blast Monday night in Manchester, England, at an Ariana Grande concert, police say.
At a news conference late Monday, Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said authorities are treating the explosion at Manchester Arena as a "terrorist incident" until they have further information.
"This is a very concerning time for everyone," Hopkins said.
Early Tuesday, Hopkins said there are children among the deceased.
Hopkins said a man detonated what appears to have been an improvised explosive device.
Manchester police say more than 400 officers were deployed overnight.
The White House says President Trump, in Israel on the second leg of his first trip abroad since taking office, is being kept up to date on the situation in Manchester.
An emergency number was released for all those concerned about their loved ones or anyone who may have been in the area: 0161 856 9400.
CBS News confirmed the attack was conducted by a suicide bomber, according to two U.S. law enforcement officials. The suspected bomber traveled by Tube to Victoria Station, went to the arena's ticket area and detonated the explosive device as people were leaving the concert. Ball bearings have been recovered. Investigators are tracing the bomber's movements through CCTV.
Body parts of the suicide bomber have been recovered, CBS News has learned.
A source also told CBS News one person was detained in a vehicle but it is not clear what, if any, involvement that potential suspect may have had in the incident.
A representative said Ariana Grande was not injured
Late tonight, Grande shared a message on twitter writing: "broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so sorry. i don't have words"
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