By Frankie Richardson
A vigil will be held in Manchester’s Albert Square this evening in honour of the 22 victims killed and 59 injured in the terror attack last night. Thousands are expected to turn up to show solidarity and support for all those affected by the attack in Manchester Arena.
This morning Manchester woke up to confusion, shock and grief. At 10.30pm last night, as the Ariana Grande concert ended, a lone attacker detonated a device in a suspected terrorist attack.
Manchester has responded with an inspiring outpouring of love and strength. People rushed to help others in the immediate aftermath and continue to offer help this morning.
To show solidarity with the victims, and to stand united in the face of those who would divide us, our newly-elected Mayor Andy Burnham has invited the people of Manchester to join him in a vigil at 6pm tonight in Albert Square.
Please join us for a vigil at Albert Square at 6pm tonight. We are grieving today, but we are strong. @MENnewsdesk @BBCNWT @GranadaReports pic.twitter.com/opMjK0jFuT
— Mayor Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) May 23, 2017
Describing the attack as a deliberate attempt to terrorize families and young children, Burnham has called for unity in the face of those who want to spread fear, and praised the public response as a heart-warming display of Mancunian kindness.
“We are united and we will not let them win.”
Books of condolence are now open at the Town Hall, and Manchester will come together in Albert Square this evening to show the world our determination to stand together in the face of this awful act.
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The NHS Blood and Transplant service are requesting that people without appointments do not attend clinics to give blood, however they do encourage people to make appointments for the next few days, especially those who are type O Negative. Appointments to give blood can be made via blood.co.uk or on 0800 123 2323.
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