Explosion at the M.E.N

[markian]

11 minutes ago, squirrelarmy said:

There's a report of a raid/explosions in Fallowfield. Any truth in these reports?

Yeah, close to where they have arrested the 23 yr old. They used a controlled explosion to gain access to the property 

[prestonmike]

9 minutes ago, MattDavies__ said:

Haven't heard anything. I'm opposite the big Sainsbury's so not really in 'true' Fallowfield. I'll see if I can find anything out though 

i believe the arrest is nearer to princess parkway than the student end where you are, shocking as i cycle down there every day, can't believe this is happening so close to home

[the wonderwhy]

Yeah there's some sort of helicopter overhead now, can't see it though 

[jonodillieono]

3 minutes ago, MattDavies__ said:

Yeah there's some sort of helicopter overhead now, can't see it though 

There has been sporadically all day in town

[Guest]

They have arrested a 23 year old man in south Manchester.

Just read the Evening News. They have announced a couple of the peoole who have died. One of them is an eight year old child. What kind of sick fuck even thinks of doing sonething like this?

Fuck it, I am off to buy records from the vinyl exchange. Bastards are not stopping me going a out my life.

[the wonderwhy]

I'm at the road in Fallowfield now. Quite a hefty police/media presence & a fire engine just showed up but there isn't much happening. A 'mobile key cutting' van just turned up, weirdly 

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[40 Days]

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[billum]

24 minutes ago, MattDavies__ said:

A 'mobile key cutting' van just turned up, weirdly 

They're probably involved in gaining access to, and then resecuring, the homes of suspects

[markian]

They've just named one of my friends cousins on the news as one who lost his life. Sad times RIP❤️

[stuartbert two hats]

3 minutes ago, markian said:

They've just named one of my friends cousins on the news as one who lost his life. Sad times RIP❤️

What's his name?  I'm waiting to hear news of Martyn Hett who is missing.

[Quark]

5 minutes ago, markian said:

They've just named one of my friends cousins on the news as one who lost his life. Sad times RIP❤️

Sorry to hear that man, condolences to all involved x

[babyblade41]

2 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

What's his name?  I'm waiting to hear news of Martyn Hett who is missing.

I think they have just named a John Atkinson aged 26 plus the 18 and 8 year old girls 

[crocodiles]

As the father of 2 daughters who I have had to drop off and pick up from concerts Inc the Manchester arena this tragedy has hit hard . I cannot comprehende the callousness of such a cowardly act . I cannot even begin to imagine the pain of the families involved . I don't have any words to comfort them but as with everyone here I am thinking of you all . 

[lucyginger]

Sending love to all those who knew anyone involved, I don't know what else to say really, just wanted to send some love xxx

[markian]

John Atkinson, still no news on Martin. I hope he's found safe ❤️

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, markian said:

John Atkinson, still no news on Martin. I hope he's found safe ❤️

Thanks for the reply.  So sorry to hear about John.

[Cath-T]

Thoughts and prayers to all affected by this heartbreaking situation xx

[Lucy92]

20 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Thanks for the reply.  So sorry to hear about John.

Still doesn't look like they've heard about martyn 

[Tr234]

http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/a-message-from-michael-eavis/

 

This been posted?

[stuartbert two hats]

Just now, Lucy92 said:

Still doesn't look like they've heard about martyn 

Have you seen this?

Seems to be about 5 minutes after police were called.  'Hopefully' he's concussed and will turn up soon.  Of course clocks aren't necessarily that accurate.  Here's hoping. 

[Lucy92]

24 minutes ago, stuartbert two hats said:

Have you seen this?

Seems to be about 5 minutes after police were called.  'Hopefully' he's concussed and will turn up soon.  Of course clocks aren't necessarily that accurate.  Here's hoping. 

Yeah I saw that, hopefully the time is correct 

[Quark]

BBC reporting that police were called at 22:33.  Standard phone would have time set automatically, so that's gotta be a hopeful sign.

[Heather90]

Also might be worth another drive of sharing any information about his tattoo, clothes etc. Any hospital staff that were on shift last night may be waking up or might spot something if they are back on tonight. 

My friend is a nurse at one of the hospitals and was in shock when she messaged our group today. It seems it was quite an overwhelming night and they may have been too focused on the patient's medical needs to take note of identify at the time but might spark a memory today. 

Good luck x

[waterfalls212434]

right to post this I think, fundraising link for the victims and their families, its legit as its organised by the Manchester evening news 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/westandtogethermanchester

[FuzzyDunlop]

10 minutes ago, sunnydaysblue said:

This has deeply saddened and disgusted me in equal measure. I travel to Manchester everyday so it is a concern but what else are we supposed to do? Not live?

Exactly. It took me nearly 4 hours to get to work. Walking towards the past the arndale and shudehill was a very surreal experience. Almost silent. You could hear nothing other than the constant trudging of feet.

I have things to do though... I say "bollocks" if people think some bastard with a bomb is gunna stop me.