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A number of fatalities, Manchester Arena.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-40007886

just caught it on news. Doesn't sound good.

22 now known to have lost their lives, a lot of who will be children. Just what can be done to stop this sickening terrorism?. So easy for politicians to say we must go on with our lives as usual but they themselves are well protected. If this was an attack by an Isis inspired terrorist,then the Muslim community in Britain must do more to root these people out ! . Rip all who have lost their lives and thoughts to all the injured and to the families of all affected by such an horrific act.

Oh my god , just woke up to this. Just terrible , poor people. What's to be done about these monsters? They blow themselves up along with innocents so hard to stop. R.i.p all the victims and my thoughts go out to all the families. Makes me weep the way the world is.

The overwhelming majority of politicians in our country are not "well protected".

Very Sad news heart goes out to all

when children are used as a weapon of warfare it's up to adults of this world to step back, reflect on what they have created and let young people decide humanities way forward.

love and respect to all in Manchester this morning and all children out there dreaming of creating a world full of pace.

I think they've got to start hitting the family's of these monsters. You must have an inkling about your child's behaviour and notice changes going on and report them...Dilly's right if this is a Muslim terrorist then the police have got to get more information from the community. Another thing whenever these attacks have happened it's usually revealed that they were known to the police, well blow Human rights if there is a sniff of any such behavior then put them somewhere under lock and key, Guantanamo bay type of place in my opinion.

cools the sad news is that police will say he was known to them and police will be outside mosques then we get muslims on the news saying "it wasn't me/us" bullsh!t

Unfortunately, it's a major step backwards within the Manchester region. If it is related to the Muslim community, after all the work that has been put into multi-culturalism , I fear angry Northerners might retaliate this time because it was clearly directed at the young .

What a dreadful world we live in. I can't see the people of Manchester taking this, reprisals will perhaps make people feel better but it won't solve the problem. Where next?

The Muslim community need to wake up if they want to live in harmony in this country. There may be reprisals which can be understood when our children are now being targeted.No it may not be the best way forward but what are ordinary folk supposed to do,just sit back and take the murder of innocent kids in their stride ?

Well Ariana...maybe you will now have a different outlook on life

From 25 facts about Ariana

5. I wish every day were Halloween.

6. I have had a sick obsession with horror movies since I was little.

7. My mom thought I'd grow up to be a serial killer because I wore Halloween masks around the house.

16. I love theme parks and look forward to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights all year.

Makes me wonder if these suicide **stards specifically choose their targets..

Well if it was targeted because of her they know more than I do,this morning was the first time I've ever heard of her.

I too have never heard of her Dilly..well I think they will have to increase the security around venues like this, football grounds etc and not let anyone in without going through scanners like airport's have and searched , no one should be allowed near the place no matter what without this happening. No waiting around in the foyers or where ever. Sad it has to be like this and know it will cost alot if money but artist's and management have to take less profit.