Volunteers filter into German arena so scientists can track how Covid-19 may spread at indoor events

A pop concert for 4,000 audience members is being staged in Germany to track how Covid-19 spreads in large indoor events.  Participants this morning lined up to take part in the RESTART-19 transmission risk assessment at Leipzig arena. The study, organised by the University Hospital of Halle, simulates a live concert venue in three different … Read more

Manchester Arena terrorists’ brother supports jail sentence

The eldest brother of the two Manchester Arena terrorists has welcomed the judge’s decision to jail his surviving sibling for 55 years for plotting atrocity. Ismali Abedi has spoken out about the attack orchestrated by his two younger brothers, Hashem and Salman, in 2017 which left 22 people dead. He told SkyNews: ‘I’m glad this … Read more

Mother of Manchester Arena victim blasts 55-year jail term for bomb plotter Hashem Abedi

The mother of a Manchester Arena bomb victim has blasted the 55-year-old jail term handed out to Hashem Abedi. Charlotte Hodgson’s daughter Olivia, 15, died after Salman Abedi who detonated a suicide bomb in the foyer of Manchester Arena at 10.31pm on May 22 2017.  Salman’s brother Hashem Abedi is expected to die in jail after … Read more

Manchester Arena bomber’s terrorist brother will NOT be condemned to die behind bars

The terrorist brother of the Manchester Arena bomber will not be condemned to die behind bars, because of a law that stops criminals under 21 getting a life sentence without chance of parole.  Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber Salman, was found guilty of the murder of 22 people – including an … Read more

Ariana Grande to perform with Lady Gaga at MTV’s VMAs after the event was pulled from Brooklyn arena

Their hit duet has earned an amazing seven nominations for the awards event, and now Ariana Grande will be part of the live proceedings. On Tuesday, Variety announced that Grande, 27, will join her collaborator Lady Gaga for a performance at this year’s MTV VMAs, which will take place on Sunday August 30th. The ladies will … Read more

Manchester Arena bomber spotted by worried bystander who alerted security minutes before attack

Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi was spotted by a worried member of the public who alerted security minutes before he killed 22 people in his suicide attack, new evidence revealed.  The bystander allegedly raised suspicions about the Jihadi bomber with security staff as he loitered outside the venue before setting off his bomb. Sir John … Read more

Manchester Arena bomber seen by worried bystander before attack

Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi was spotted by a worried member of the public who alerted security minutes before he killed 22 people in his suicide attack, new evidence revealed.  The bystander allegedly raised suspicions about the Jihadi bomber with security staff as he loitered outside the venue before setting off his bomb. Sir John … Read more

Relatives mark third anniversary of Manchester Arena attack that killed 22

Relatives of the 22 victims of the Manchester bombing gathered in the city centre today, despite lockdown, to remember their loved ones on the third anniversary of the terror attack.  Social distancing guidelines meant many of the memorial services and events that have taken place previously were cancelled. Instead, candles were lit in households, and … Read more

Ariana Grande is ‘still suffering with PTSD’ three years on from Manchester Arena Bombing

Ariana Grande’s manager Scotter Braun has revealed the singer is still ‘suffering’ on the three year anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing.  A suicide bomber killed 22 and injured 139 when he detonated a device as people were leaving Ariana’s concert at the Manchester venue on May 22 2017. Speaking on the third anniversary of … Read more

Man who allegedly let the Manchester Arena bomber’s brother use his bank details charged with fraud

Man who allegedly let the Manchester Arena bomber’s brother use his bank details to buy bomb-making chemicals is charged with fraud Yahya Werfalli, 25, Manchester, faces two counts of fraud by false representation Hashem Abedi, 22,placed £300 into his bank account before buying acid Werfalli has been bailed but will appear in Manchester magistrates on … Read more