General News of Tuesday, 23 May 2017
Source: starrfmonline.com
Ghana’s president Nana Akufo-Addo has condemned the terror attack in Manchester, resulting in the deaths of 22 people and injuries to 59.
The blast happened at 22:35 BST on Monday at the end of a pop concert by the US singer Ariana Grande.
Akufo-Addo described the attack as “cowardly act” while extending his “deepest condolences to the affected families.”
Twenty-two people, including children, are now known to have been killed and 59 injured in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena.
Greater Manchester Police said the lone male attacker, who died in the blast, was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated.
Relatives are using social media to hunt for missing loved ones.
Police have set up an emergency telephone number in response to the attack. It is: 0161 856 9400.
Shocked and saddened by yesterday's terror attack in Manchester, resulting in the deaths of 22 people and injuries to 59. (1/2)
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) May 23, 2017
I condemn these despicable and cowardly acts, and extend my deepest condolences to the affected families. (2/2)
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) May 23, 2017