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[Anion]

Partner and daughter are back home.
They were there when the explosion went off. Was a huge explosion that set people off running and screaming. They were right near the exit so got out sharpish.
Was noted that bag search wasn't very thorough, with only 1 person per entrance.

Oh gosh, I'm so glad they are safe.

 

[Ric Flair]

Attacking and killing teenagers and kids with their families at a concert......

No fucking words.....

This is what scum do, the entire religion of Islam is merely a platform these scum use to kill innocent people for sick pleasure.

 

[Hydrus]

Man, it seems like things quieted down a bit with all the terrorist stuff, now this.

 

[JonnyDBrit]

are security precautions different at concerts in England?

here in the USA, I don't see how someone could sneak in a bomb at a major concert like this

all my shit goes through a metal detector and I am searched all over

The suggestion is that it was in the foyer, possibly near the escalator to Victoria station. So it might have been outside of security measures for the event proper.

 

[Lord Frieza]

I'm surprised a nail bomb can kill upwards of 20 people.

Probably placed, I'm sure it could kill even more than that

 

[SenkiDala]

Neither in germany but then again it's 2am on a tuesday

Well yeah but it's not professional in my opinion. When that kind of thing happened here, in Paris or Nice, news were talking about it all night long.

But yeah, it's late.

 

[seventynine]

Partner and daughter are back home.
They were there when the explosion went off. Was a huge explosion that set people off running and screaming. They were right near the exit so got out sharpish.
Was noted that bag search wasn't very thorough, with only 1 person per entrance.

Happy to hear they're safe.

That bag search though.

 

[HariKari]

Reddit live thread if you want news: https://www.reddit.com/live/yz4k8674h837

 

[MIMIC]

I'm a bit surprised there hasn't been any videos of the actual explosion yet. 20,000 capacity venue. Someone had to be filming, right?

The explosion reportedly happened in the box office area, not where the crowds were.

 

[Herr Schwarz]

are security precautions different at concerts in England?

here in the USA, I don't see how someone could sneak in a bomb at a major concert like this

all my shit goes through a metal detector and I am searched all over

You're right they have security precautions in Manchester there may even be metal detectors at the gates but they do bag searches etc.

 

[Javier]

My sister is trying to contact a friend of hers who lives in Manchester. She didn't go to the concert as far as she knows, but she hasn't been able to reach her. Hope she and her husband are fine.

 

[Oregano]

Partner and daughter are back home.
They were there when the explosion went off. Was a huge explosion that set people off running and screaming. They were right near the exit so got out sharpish.
Was noted that bag search wasn't very thorough, with only 1 person per entrance.

Their bag search is like a literal glance.

 

[Broken Joystick]

No, do. Screenshot and retweet that shit. The cunt deserves to be jobless.

He's freelance and is also being shat on by hundreds of people on twitter. He'll get what's coming to him regardless.

I'm a bit surprised there hasn't been any videos of the actual explosion yet. 20,000 capacity venue. Someone had to be filming, right?

Occurred in the foyer I believe so unlikely someone would be filming there.

Partner and daughter are back home.
They were there when the explosion went off. Was a huge explosion that set people off running and screaming. They were right near the exit so got out sharpish.
Was noted that bag search wasn't very thorough, with only 1 person per entrance.

Glad to hear it.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

are security precautions different at concerts in England?

here in the USA, I don't see how someone could sneak in a bomb at a major concert like this

all my shit goes through a metal detector and I am searched all over

Quick bag check, that's about it.

 

[SSPssp]

Partner and daughter are back home.
They were there when the explosion went off. Was a huge explosion that set people off running and screaming. They were right near the exit so got out sharpish.
Was noted that bag search wasn't very thorough, with only 1 person per entrance.

Glad they're safe. That's terrible about the security.

 

[milkham]

are security precautions different at concerts in England?

here in the USA, I don't see how someone could sneak in a bomb at a major concert like this

all my shit goes through a metal detector and I am searched all over

I've been to concerts where they barely glance in the bag in new york

 

[Xclash]

Partner and daughter are back home.
They were there when the explosion went off. Was a huge explosion that set people off running and screaming. They were right near the exit so got out sharpish.
Was noted that bag search wasn't very thorough, with only 1 person per entrance.

Good to hear that they are safe. This is awful all around.

 

[Spine_Ripper]

I'm a bit surprised there hasn't been any videos of the actual explosion yet. 20,000 capacity venue. Someone had to be filming, right?

I'm guessing most people were more concerned with exiting the venue then sticking around to record their thoughts immediately after. Whenever I leave concerts of this size, the only time people use the phone is to try and contact anyone they lost on the GA floor. That or they ran out of battery from taking videos during the show.

 

[smokeymicpot]

BREAKING: US officials briefed on Manchester explosion say UK authorities investigating arena incident as possible suicide bombing.

https://twitter.com/NBCNightlyNews/status/866806307159986176

 

[thenight11]

BREAKING: Incident in #Manchester may have been a suicide bomb according to multiple US officials per @NBCNews Investigative team

 

[Oregano]

You're right they have security precautions in Manchester there may even be metal detectors at the gates but they do bag searches etc.

There's no metal detectors.

 

[NihonTiger90]

I'm surprised a nail bomb can kill upwards of 20 people.

In a high traffic area, it could potentially do a lot of damage.

Everyone filing out one of the main entrances after a concert would be such a place.

 

[Weckum]

Quick bag check, that's about it.

Yeah, basically just checking if you're not sneaking in alcohol.

I can imagine especially at an Ariana Grande concert security wouldn't be that tight.

 

[Meadows]

I'm going to try and get some sleep. Helicopters are so loud though.

RIP the victims.

 

[Tovarisc]

are security precautions different at concerts in England?

here in the USA, I don't see how someone could sneak in a bomb at a major concert like this

all my shit goes through a metal detector and I am searched all over

IF it was bomb and IF it went was detonated at ticket sales area it could suggest that security caught it, but attacker was able to detonate.

 

[Symphonia]

There's no metal detectors.

Yet security are adamant on people not taking water bottles in. Ridiculous.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

I've always had a great fear of being famous or drawing a crowd due to things like this, someone plotting on doing something to people who love me or harm to come to people who enjoy and support my music. Absolutely horrific.

 

[LNBL]

BREAKING: US officials briefed on Manchester explosion say UK authorities investigating arena incident as possible suicide bombing.

https://twitter.com/NBCNightlyNews/status/866806307159986176

BREAKING: Incident in #Manchester may have been a suicide bomb according to multiple US officials per @NBCNews Investigative team

Is NBC news also not the only that is reporting 20 deaths and 200 injured ? I'll wait for official sources, but im hoping this is not true

 

[Herr Schwarz]

There's no metal detectors.

Ah, that was speculation, when I used to go out to venues there were metal detectors but they were like raves with a kind of dodgier crowd I suppose.

 

[Zyae]

Yet security are adamant on people not taking water bottles in. Ridiculous.

Because you can put chemicals in a water bottle

 

[Mully]

.

 

[Pastry]

BREAKING: Incident in #Manchester may have been a suicide bomb according to multiple US officials per @NBCNews Investigative team

I wonder if they caught he person before they could make it inside and they blew up.

 

[Pancake Mix]

Horrible, wish I could do more than just say my condolences.

Rest in peace.

 

[Weckum]

Is NBC news also not the only that is reporting 20 deaths and 200 injured ? I'll wait for official sources, but im hoping this is not true

Reddit just removed these tweets.

 

[Boy Wander]

BREAKING: Incident in #Manchester may have been a suicide bomb according to multiple US officials per @NBCNews Investigative team

Wouldn't trust any news source from outside of the UK tbh. BBC should be on the ball - they're in part based in Manchester so will have good contacts as well as people on the scene quickly.

 

[Audioboxer]

BREAKING: US officials briefed on Manchester explosion say UK authorities investigating arena incident as possible suicide bombing.

https://twitter.com/NBCNightlyNews/status/866806307159986176

BREAKING: Incident in #Manchester may have been a suicide bomb according to multiple US officials per @NBCNews Investigative team

UK news doesn't seem to be reporting that yet.

 

[SlipperyFishes]

My sister is trying to contact a friend of hers who lives in Manchester. She didn't go to the concert as far as she knows, but she hasn't been able to reach her. Hope she and her husband are fine.

I've messaged my sister also and haven't heard back either :/

 

[BocoDragon]

Partner and daughter are back home.
They were there when the explosion went off. Was a huge explosion that set people off running and screaming. They were right near the exit so got out sharpish.
Was noted that bag search wasn't very thorough, with only 1 person per entrance.

Good to hear. Your first post made me fear for the worst.

 

[Yamauchi]

Sky News Live says hospitals are reportedly treating shrapnel-like injuries.

 

[plagiarize]

Friends in Oldham are confirming the active shooter thing as bullshit. Thankfully. All is quiet there.

 

[Herr Schwarz]

I've messaged my sister also and haven't heard back either :/

Try that facebook are you safe thing people were talking about earlier

 

[Syder]

So long? It seems very recent with the man that ran some people over with his car.

You didn't read my post properly. I said second.

 

[MikeHattsu]

Is NBC news also not the only that is reporting 20 deaths and 200 injured ? I'll wait for official sources, but im hoping this is not true

Yeah, I'm just gonna ignore anything from US news and wait for info from at least BBC or something.

 

[MIMIC]

Crazy how NBC is so ahead of the rest in all of the reporting (true or not).

 

[Weckum]

I've messaged my sister also and haven't heard back either :/

Communication services in the city are probably overloaded right now. It's a big city, and I wouldn't worry too much unless you know she was actually going to the concert.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Attacking and killing teenagers and kids with their families at a concert......

No fucking words.....

So its terrorism?

 

[Arcteryx]

Is NBC news also not the only that is reporting 20 deaths and 200 injured ? I'll wait for official sources, but im hoping this is not true

Our news team has it listed as "reportable" from official sources, sounds pretty legit.

 

[SOR5]

Partner and daughter are back home.
They were there when the explosion went off. Was a huge explosion that set people off running and screaming. They were right near the exit so got out sharpish.
Was noted that bag search wasn't very thorough, with only 1 person per entrance.

Good to hear and wish for their recovery

 

[And_Gignac]

Probably most of them, actually.

The panic produced is still part of the terror attack, if that was the case. I dont see the usefulness of making a difference between casualties.

 

[Gabriel_Logan]

Yeah, I'm just gonna ignore anything from US news and wait for info from at least BBC or something.

Is NBC unreliable?