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A retired police officer is to face disciplinary proceedings which will decide whether he breached professional standards over statements he made to reviews following the Manchester Arena bombing (Jonathan Brady/PA)

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No criminal charges for officer who led police response to Manchester Arena bomb

Retired Greater Manchester Police chief inspector Dale Sexton is to face internal proceedings which will judge whether he breached standards of professional behaviour

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Father of youngest Manchester Arena victim set to sue MI5 for failures

A lawyer representing 11 of the families at the inquiry said the report had been ‘deeply painful to read’ (Peter Byrne/PA)

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Arena victims’ families condemn ‘unacceptable failures’ by security services

Manchester Arena City Centre Drone Aerial View Above Building Work Skyline Construction Blue Sky Summer 2022

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Manchester Arena bombing ‘might have been prevented’, inquiry finds

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Final report from public inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing to be published

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Manchester attack survivors ‘felt they were left to die by emergency services’

Emergency response to Manchester Arena bombing to be examined in new report

A report examining the emergency response to the Manchester Arena bombing and whether any inadequacies contributed to individual deaths will be published on Thursday.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2022

Manchester bomber’s brother convicted in absence of failing to appear at inquiry

The judge adjourned the case and said if Abedi does not attend August 2 hearing a warrant will be issued for his arrest

Thu, 14 Jul, 2022

Boyfriend of Manchester Arena bombing victim gives touching tribute on fifth anniversary

Sunday is the first time in three years that people in Manchester have been able to mark the anniversary free of coronavirus restrictions

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Cost concerns over venue security duty plans in wake of Manchester bombing

The UK Government is developing plans for the so-called Protect Duty in the wake of the May 2017 atrocity, in which 22 people were killed as they left an Ariana Grande concert

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

Sniffer dogs and more CCTV among improvements to Manchester Arena – inquiry

The hearing resumed at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday following a Christmas hiatus

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

Mother of Manchester bombing victim welcomes plans for security duty on venues

Plans to impose a legal duty on venues in the UK to provide security have been described as “a giant leap forward in the right direction” by the mother of a man killed in the Manchester Arena terror attack.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022

Families of people murdered at Manchester Arena tell MI5 ‘do not fail us again’

Families of the 22 people murdered in the Manchester Arena terror attack have accused MI5 of “significant failings” and told the security services, “Do not fail us again”.

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

Man, 24, arrested at airport over Manchester Arena terror attack

Greater Manchester Police said the man, who is from the Fallowfield area of Manchester, was arrested at Manchester Airport on Friday shortly after arriving back in the UK

Fri, 22 Oct, 2021

BTP officers drove away for a two-hour lunch break, Manchester Arena inquiry heard

British Transport Police officers could have been patrolling as suicide bomber Salman Abedi approached Manchester Arena, but instead two drove away for a kebab on a two-hour lunch break, the public inquiry into the attack heard.

Thu, 17 Jun, 2021

Manchester Arena bomber should have been identified as threat, inquiry finds

Inquiry chairman John Saunders: 'The security arrangements for the Manchester Arena should have prevented or minimised the devastating impact of the attack. They failed to do so'

Thu, 17 Jun, 2021

Ariana Grande says her ‘heart with Manchester’ on anniversary of terror attack

Ariana Grande has sent a message of support on the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attack at her Manchester Arena concert where 22 people were murdered.

Sat, 22 May, 2021

Youngest Manchester Arena bomb victim ‘may have survived with better first aid’

The youngest victim of the Manchester Arena bombing may have survived if she had been given better first aid, according to reports.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2021

Manchester bomber’s terrorist friend to be released from jail

A jailed terrorist who is refusing to co-operate with authorities after twice being visited in prison by Manchester Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi is to be released on parole.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2020

Manchester Arena attack victim’s mother demands urgency on security

The mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett has urged the British government to speed up talks on bringing in laws to step up security in crowded public spaces.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020

Worker spotted ‘crank’ at Manchester Arena ‘in area he should not have been’

Julie Merchant said she did not think the man was a bomber but thought it “worth mentioning” as he had “secreted himself away in an area he should not have been”

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020

Daughters pay tribute to ‘warrior mum’ killed in Manchester Arena bombing

A school receptionist killed in the Manchester Arena bombing “treated everyone with kindness, decency and respect” and was “the perfect listener”.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2020

Families tell of lives being ‘shattered’ by Manchester Arena bombing

Moving tributes have been paid to victims of the Manchester Arena suicide bombing at the public inquiry into the terror attack.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2020

Families begin tributes to Manchester Arena victims

A grieving mother said her “whole world has been shattered into pieces” as the first moving tributes were paid to victims at the Manchester Arena public inquiry.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2020

Jailed terrorist refusing to co-operate with Manchester Arena inquiry

A jailed UK terrorist is refusing to co-operate with the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena terror attack.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2020

Manchester Arena inquiry hears 999 call from man trying to help victim of blast

A desperate 999 call from a member of the public treating a dying victim of the Manchester Arena bombing was played on the second day of the public inquiry into the attack.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2020

Silent tribute marks start of public inquiry into Manchester Arena bombing

The sombre proceedings began with a reading of the names of each of those murdered by suicide bomber Salman Abedi on May 22, 2017

Mon, 07 Sep, 2020

Manchester Arena families share grief as bomber’s brother refuses to attend

“We are lost, we are devastated and we feel an overwhelming loss”

Wed, 19 Aug, 2020

Suspicions raised about Manchester Arena bomber before blast

Manchester Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi was identified as acting suspiciously by a member of the public before he detonated his device, it has emerged.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2020

Manchester Arena bombing survivors to appeal against High Court ruling

Survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing are to appeal against a British High Court ruling not to grant them a formal role at the forthcoming public inquiry into the terror attack.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2020

Manchester United v Watford - Premier League - Old Trafford

Terrace Talk - Man United: A queue of players in the departure lounge

It’s been a weekend for saying goodbye. Not only to the 2017/18 Premier League season — good riddance, on the whole — but also to some characters who’ve marked the competition’s last 15 years or so.

Mon, 14 May, 2018

Liverpool v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Anfield

Terrace Talk - Liverpool: And on to Kiev we go, one big happy family

“Let’s give Madrid something to think about”. Yes, let’s. Who the hell are Brighton, for starters.

Mon, 14 May, 2018

Terrace Talk: Liverpool - Will Catalan gold ultimately pay for Virgil van Dijk?

Happy new year. If that lasts past 5pm today, I’ll be amazed.

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018

Arsenal v Manchester City - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

TERRACE TALK: Arsenal - Spirits are low as fans suffering Wenger fatigue

Usually I’d be positively bristling with anticipation at the prospect of getting round to the Arsenal, in the gorgeous spring sunshine, following the comparative purgatory of a fortnight’s international break.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2017

Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Old Trafford

TERRACE TALK: Man United - Bore draw makes Reds yearn for summer

So much for the great “let’s see if we’re better without Zlatan” experiment, then.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2017

Liverpool v Everton - Premier League - Anfield

TERRACE TALK: CLUB - Liverpool - Always so sweet to get one over toxic Everton

Well, how was your weekend? Me? Can’t complain, thanks for asking.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2017

TERRACE TALK: Chelsea - Frustrating display doesn’t fill me with confidence

To have the luxury of bringing on a player of the calibre of Fabregas to restore some order and calm nerves is a pretty big ace to have up one’s sleeve.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Liverpool v Swansea City - Premier League - Anfield

TERRACE TALK: Liverpool - Mercy killing early end to our hopeless dreams

I think your best bet is to treat Swansea like the local vet. 

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Stoke City v Manchester United - Premier League - The Bet365 Stadium

TERRACE TALK: Man United - We’re worse finishers than Hillary Clinton

This comes to you from Paris, where your correspondent is covering the French socialists’ presidential primaries. 

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League - Anfield

TERRACE TALK: Liverpool - The trick now is to stick around and keep going

Happy new year, everyone. When last we spoke, back in doom-laden 2016, Liverpool had chucked five points away against Bournemouth and West Ham.

Mon, 02 Jan, 2017

Manchester City v Chelsea - Premier League - Etihad Stadium

TERRACE TALK: Chelsea - Reformed Costa all bite and less bark

Where to start? First, I need to thank Arsenal. Yes, you heard that right. If it wasn’t for that loss at the Emirates, I don’t think Conte would have brought his revolution forward and decided there and then to change the way we play.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

TERRACE TALK: Man United - Deja vu for luckless Jose Mourinho but improvement still tangible

Sigh. Isn’t it a bit soon for Groundhog Day? How many more times this season will we have to sum up a game as follows?

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool - Premier League - Vitality Stadium

TERRACE TALK: Liverpool - Late complacency gives fans freak attack

Quick, find a straw to clutch. We’ve reached our fifth semi-final in two years. Not bad for has-beens. What? No, no actual cups per se, if you’re going to be picky and mean about it.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016