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Manchester Attack Deadliest in UK Since 2005 London Bombings

Posted: May 22nd, 2017

By Nick Fishwick

Nick Fishwick CMG retired after nearly thirty years in the British Foreign Service. His postings included Lagos, Istanbul and Kabul. His responsibilities in London included director of security and, after returning from Afghanistan in 2007, he served as director for counter-terrorism. His final role was as director general for international operations.

As details emerge about an explosion in Manchester, England that left at least 22 people dead and dozens injured, British Prime Minister Theresa May said the incident was being treated as a terrorist attack. The Associated Press reported the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, put out a statement claiming responsibility for the attack. The explosion occurred on Monday, shortly after 10:35 pm local time, in a concert arena after a performance by American singer Ariana Grande.

If confirmed, it would be the deadliest attack in Britain since the 2005 London bombings, which left 52 dead and hundreds injured.

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