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Islamic State claims responsibility for Manchester arena attack

Islamic State claimed responsibility for Monday's deadly attack at the Manchester Arena

At least 22 people were killed, 59 were wounded when a suicide bomber struck as thousands of fans streamed out of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande in Manchester. Photo: AFPPremium
At least 22 people were killed, 59 were wounded when a suicide bomber struck as thousands of fans streamed out of a concert by US singer Ariana Grande in Manchester. Photo: AFP

Cairo: Islamic State claimed responsibility for Monday’s deadly attack at the Manchester Arena and said it was carried out with an explosive device planted at the concert, according to a statement the group posted on Telegram.

“One of the soldiers of the Caliphate was able to place an explosive device within a gathering of the Crusaders in the city of Manchester," the statement said.

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Published: 23 May 2017, 05:55 PM IST
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