Warwick district council pay respects to victims of Manchester attack

Last night a suicide bomber detonated a device in the foyer of the Manchester Arena just as thousands of young people were leaving a concert by US pop star Ariana Grande.

Andrew Mobbs, Leader of Warwick district council, has released a statement about the attack.

He said: “I am saddened and shocked by the appalling incident at Manchester Arena last night.

“The district council held a minute’s silence this morning and I have asked for the flag on our Town Hall to fly at half-mast as a mark of respect for the victims.

“With every news update we hear more acts of bravery from our emergency services and members of the public and we salute their efforts during what has been described as “the worst ever attack in the north of England”.

“Our thoughts go out to the victims, the families and the children involved.”