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Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a bombing at a pop concert in Manchester which left 22 people dead. In a statement released by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's official Amaq news agency, they said it was revenge for attacks on "Muslim lands". "One of the soldiers of the Caliphate was able to place an explosive device within a gathering of the Crusaders in the city of Manchester," it said, appearing to challenge the Manchester police theory it had been a suicide attack.

MANCHESTER, England — Greater Manchester Police say they have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the apparent suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in the city. Police say the man was arrested in south Manchester Tuesday, a day after the explosion killed 22 people and injured 59, many of them teenagers. They did not provide details.

Concert-goers have reportedly been evacuated from Manchester Arena after a ‘loud bang’. An Ariana Grande concert was halted and everyone inside was told to leave. NHS deficit 'could be as much as £750million' Twitter users reported that ‘everyone ran out screaming’, while others said they saw blood. Greater Manchester Police have warned people to stay away from the venue after reports of an ‘incident’. Those at the concert tweeted that people were crying as they evacuated the building. One man wrote: ‘I was inside Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester Arena. Right at the end an explosion was heard. Smoke on...

Several people were killed after two explosions at Manchester Arena at the end of an Ariana Grande gig tonight. Video footage showed people fleeing in tears from the venue after reports of bangs immediately after the concert finished. Bloodied concertgoers were pictured being helped by emergency services outside the gig and armed police were seen patrolling the arena. Evie Brewster, who attended the concert, told MailOnline: 'Ariana Grange had just finished her last song and left the stage when a huge explosion sounded. 'Suddenly everybody started screaming and running for the exit.

UK Police have confirmed a number of fatalities in central Manchester in the North of England after reports of one or more “explosions” during an Ariana Grande concert on Monday evening. Greater Manchester Police said there have been a “number of fatalities and others injured” at the Manchester Arena, where Grammy-nominated pop singer Ariana Grande was performing.

Police warn people to stay away from the Manchester Arena area following reports of an explosion. Here's what we know: :: Police have confirmed a number of fatalities after reports of an explosion at Manchester Arena :: The arena was hosting an Ariana Grande concert and the "loud bangs" were heard just after the concert ended :: The cause of the bangs has not yet been confirmed Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a number of confirmed fatalities