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Manchester concert attack

Manchester concert attack
At least 22 people were killed in a suspected terror attack on a concert by pop star Ariana Grande, in Manchester, England, on May 23, 2017.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
People attend a vigil in Albert Square in Manchester, England on May 23, 2017, in support of those killed and injured in the May 22 terror attack at the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP
Britain

Security failures before Manchester Arena attack enabled suicide bomber: inquiry

A judge said Salman Abedi should have been identified as a threat by those in charge of security at the Ariana Grande concert at Britain’s Manchester Arena.

Terrorism

Brother of Manchester Ariana Grande concert bomber jailed for at least 55 years

Music

In the A-team: Ariana Grande’s 7 best celebrity pals

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Britain

Ariana Grande bomber’s brother convicted of 22 counts of murder

Hashem Abedi found guilty of helping plan attack at Ariana Grande concert in 2017; explosion killed 22 people and injured more than 260 others.

Hashem Abedi, brother of the Manchester bomber, was found guilty by a jury of the murder of 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in 2017. Photo: Libya’s Special Deterrence Force via AFP
Crime

Brother of Ariana Grande concert bomber extradited to Britain from Libya

Hashem Abedi was arrested in Libya soon after his older brother blew himself up at the end of the US singer’s show in May 2017, killing 22 people.

Terrorism

Letters | Terrorism in the internet age: the world’s in the line of fire

The need for extreme vigilance in the face of internet-enabled terrorism, which sees the entire globe as its battlefield, cannot be understated.

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Britain

British MPs slam MI5 over Manchester Arena bombing

Domestic security agency missed chances to stop the bomber, who killed 22 people leaving an Ariana Grande show in May 2017.

In this file photo taken on May 23, 2017 messages and floral tributes are seen in Albert Square in Manchester, northwest England, in solidarity with those killed and injured in the May 22 terror attack at the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP
Ariana Grande

UK navy had rescued Ariana Grande gig ‘suicide bomber’

Media report says Salman Abedi, who is suspected of killing 22 people at the concert in Manchester in 2017, was among more than 100 British citizens picked up from the Libyan coast by a navy ship.

Crime

Homeless man hailed as ‘hero’ in Manchester terror attack admits he stole from victims

Islamic State

Non-Muslim teen plotted ‘Islamic State’ attack on Bieber show

A concert in Cardiff, Wales, by pop star Justin Bieber – seen here performing elsewhere – was the intended target of a teenager inspired by Islamic State, a UK court has heard. Photo: AP
West Kowloon Cultural District

Mental health workers could reduce drug risk at music festivals

Workers clear the stage at Road to Ultra Hong Kong at West Kowloon Cultural District after a 27-year-old man fainted during the concert on September 16 and was pronounced dead in hospital about an hour later. Photo: David Wong
Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande ends tour on short but very high note

Hong Kong police

Fans out in force for Ariana Grande despite huge police presence

London terrorist attacks

Police in welcome response to global terror threat

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Hong Kong Police conduct an anti-terrorism drill in Central MTR station. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong gigs

Unprecedented security at upcoming Ariana Grande Hong Kong gig

Following Manchester terrorist attack, concert organisers ban backpacks, bags, purses, bottles, cans, cameras, video and audio recording devices, selfie sticks and long umbrellas. Metal detectors will also be in place

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Ariana Grande’s touring team have issued strict and comprehensive security directives for all venues on her tour. Photo: AP
Ariana Grande

Police mount large anti-terror drill ahead of Ariana Grande concert

Terror attacks in Spain

Is 24/7 news coverage helping the cause of extremists?

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande world tour resumes in Paris under tight security

US musician Ariana Grande performs at the One Love Manchester benefit concert for the families of the victims of the May 22, Manchester terror attack. Her World Tour resumed in Paris on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
London terrorist attacks

London, Manchester attacks show UK must strike at roots of terror

Ariana Grande

Tight security and tears at Manchester benefit concert

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Security tightened for Manchester benefit concert

The ‘One Love Manchester’ concert will feature Ariana Grande, the US singer whose show was targeted by a bomber who killed 22 people and injured 116 nearly two weeks ago. Photo: AFP
Islamic militancy

Terror warning shuts German rock festival after Manchester attack

The suicide bombing at a pop concert in Manchester, England on May 26 led to changes in the security planning for the German concert
Ariana Grande

Ariana’s benefit concert in Manchester set for Sunday

Manchester police seek clues in concert bomber’s suitcase

Manchester a reminder of errors in West’s approach to terrorism

Floral and handwritten tributes for the victims of the Manchester Arena attack, at St Ann’s Square in central Manchester, on May 27. Photo: Reuters

Analysis | How Manchester attack transformed UK election campaign

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May (centre) walks with Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins (right) and Britain's Home Secretary Amber Rudd , as May arrives at the force's headquarters in Manchester last Tuesday, a day after the deadly terror attack at the Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP

MI5 investigates how it missed Manchester bomber

Police reveal photos of Manchester bomber on night of attack

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