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Terrorist Attack in Manchester (Read MOD WARNING in OP Updated 24/05/2017))

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    #92
    gandalf
    Registered Users Posts: 26,458 ✭✭✭✭gandalf


    Eyewitness being interviewed on BBC saying there are a large number of fatalities just in the ticket area outside the main arena entrance


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    #93
    [Deleted User]
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    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    Strange that it took so long to get this confirmed as an attack.

    Where was it confirmed as an attack?


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    #94
    PTH2009
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    bilston wrote: »
    Some reports saying explosions/bangs heard near the bar area in the Arena.

    possilby a gas cylinder may of exploded

    very sad and scary


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    #95
    seamus
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    They're usually not slow to indicate an attack, and the advice is so rarely "avoid the area", usually "stay indoors" or something similar, in case there are multiple attacks.

    It sounds like they're pretty sure there's no attack (or no further danger), but they don't want to speculate as to what has happened.


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    #96
    Kh1993
    Closed Accounts Posts: 443 ✭✭Kh1993


    C Montgomery Gurns II wrote: »
    Why? Because hard left policies have come home to roost?

    A disgraceful event, many of them likely children, all brought to you by the after effects of New Labour 1997- 2010.

    Christ, you really couldn't wait could you?
    Children possibly dead and using it to point score. FFS


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    #97
    Doltanian
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭Doltanian


    Tyson Fury wrote: »
    Hopefully it's not another Bataclan massacre

    It looks like fatalities will be lower due to the absence of gunmen but what really happened inside the Bataclan was horrendous and was not reported in the mainstream media.


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    #98
    AllForIt
    Registered Users Posts: 8,322 ✭✭✭AllForIt


    Hope this is some kind of gas explosion that might have caused a crush rather than a terrorist attack.


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    #99
    Arghus
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    You have to wait a bit before you can claim "attack", especially if you're not sure...


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    #100
    BorneTobyWilde
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    bubblypop wrote: »
    Where was it confirmed as an attack?

    Pretty much confirmed on ground as a bomb. Eye witnesses

    https://twitter.com/DailyMailUK/status/866789148430094336

    Some pics here.


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    #101
    Copper_pipe
    Registered Users Posts: 11,553 ✭✭✭✭Copper_pipe


    Guy on bbc says 20-30 dead


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    #102
    Birneybau
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    Kh1993 wrote: »
    C Montgomery Gurns II wrote: »
    Why? Because hard left policies have come home to roost?

    A disgraceful event, many of them likely children, all brought to you by the after effects of New Labour 1997- 2010.

    Christ, you really couldn't wait could you?
    Children possibly dead and using it to point score. FFS

    Lots of cnunty comments here tonight


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    #103
    Danzy
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    PTH2009 wrote: »
    possilby a gas cylinder may of exploded

    very sad and scary

    Yet no one believes that or has reason to think it. It may be one of many things but the authorities know.


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    #104
    The_Kew_Tour
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    seamus wrote: »
    They're usually not slow to indicate an attack, and the advice is so rarely "avoid the area", usually "stay indoors" or something similar, in case there are multiple attacks.

    It sounds like they're pretty sure there's no attack (or no further danger), but they don't want to speculate as to what has happened.

    Good point.

    Reckon this might be just awful tragedy then something more malice


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    #105
    Collie D
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    C Montgomery Gurns II wrote: »
    Why? Because hard left policies have come home to roost?

    A disgraceful event, many of them likely children, all brought to you by the after effects of New Labour 1997- 2010.

    Please don't let this thread degenerate into political point scoring


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    #106
    BorneTobyWilde
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    Copper_pipe wrote: »
    Guy on bbc says 20-30 dead

    ****:mad:


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    #107
    bilston
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    The sounds of screaming kids on the videos is chilling.

    Usual health warnings but an eye witness on BBC was talking about a large number of bodies. Possibly 20-30.


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    #108
    [Deleted User]
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    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    Pretty much confirmed on ground as a bomb. Eye witnesses

    https://twitter.com/DailyMailUK/status/866789148430094336

    Some pics here.

    How do eye witnesses know it was a bomb though?


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    #109
    Wibbs
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    The_Kew_Tour wrote: »
    Good point.

    Reckon this might be just awful tragedy then something more malice
    We can but hope TK. And that's as much of a sad reflection of the times we live in. :(

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #110
    Gamebred
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    I've been in the arena lately and can say the security was a joke, pathetic pat on the shoulder as a pat down going in.


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    #111
    Collie D
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    Copper_pipe wrote: »
    Guy on bbc says 20-30 dead

    Jesus.


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    #112
    Wardling
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    Really sad news. Reports of confirmed fatalities now. Poor people. News reports so far seem to say it was an accident which caused a panic and a rush.

    Terrible for all involved.


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    #113
    Lia_lia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,691 ✭✭✭Lia_lia


    This is awful. That concert would have been full of kids.


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    #114
    Sosurface
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    Stop clutching at straws. Another goat ****ing lunatic gone on the rampage. Calling it.


    Mod-Banned


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    #115
    Richard Hillman
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    BBC's reporting seems to be a lot more grim than Sky. They must be aware of something a lot more troublesome.


    It should also be noted that the BBC are based in Manchester now, so would probably have more ground connections with the Police.


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    #116
    prinzeugen
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    Gamebred wrote: »
    I've been in the arena lately and can say the security was a joke, pathetic pat on the shoulder as a pat down going in.

    Witness on the BBC said blast was outside the arena as people were leaving.


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    #117
    smelly sock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,820 ✭✭✭smelly sock


    Folks cut the ****. We know nothing yet. Have a little respect.

    Hope everything works out ok.


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    #118
    [Deleted User]
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    Sosurface wrote: »
    Stop clutching at straws. Another goat ****ing lunatic gone on the rampage. Calling it.
    And what's the forfeit if your call is wrong?


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    #119
    PCX
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭PCX


    smelly sock wrote: »
    Folks cut the ****. We know nothing yet. Have a little respect.

    Hope everything works out ok.

    It won't work out well for the people already confirmed dead.


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    #120
    Tom Mann Centuria
    Registered Users Posts: 10,966 ✭✭✭✭Tom Mann Centuria


    Just so sad, regardless of cause, it's awful for everyone involved or waiting to hear if their loved ones are involved.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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    #121
    Doltanian
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭Doltanian


    smelly sock wrote: »
    Folks cut the ****. We know nothing yet. Have a little respect.

    Hope everything works out ok.

    It has all the hallmarks of islamic terrorism so far to be fair, no matter what happened whether it was terror related or some sort of gasleak or technical problem it looks pretty messed up, people have died and alot of young teenagers and children appear to the the demograph worse effected.

    RIP to those who died just having a bit of fun at a music concert.


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