Turkey Condemns Terror Attack At UK Arena
Sumaira FH Published May 23, 2017 | 02:20 PM
ANKARA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd May, 2017 ) : Turkey has moved to condemn a deadly terror attack at a pop concert in the UK which police say claimed 22 lives. Monday's blast at the 21,000-seat Manchester Arena took place shortly before 10:35 pm (2135GMT) local time.
Police say 22 people died and 59 were injured.
One man is thought to have detonated an explosive device, but died at the scene. The arena had been hosting a concert by US pop star Ariana Grande; thousands of children and young teenagers were among the crowd.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu tweeted on Tuesday: "I condemn the terrorist attack in Manchester. Sincere condolences to the British Government and... people."
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