Inquiry team issues Arena bombing witness information appeal

Among the victims at the Manchester Arena bombing were two mothers from Royton, Lisa Lees and Alison Howe

The Manchester Arena Inquiry team has issued an appeal as they wish to hear from any members of the public, emergency responders and others who were present at the Arena on May 22, 2017 and who have information which may help its investigation into the bombing. 

The Inquiry particularly wishes to hear from anyone who was present in the City Room before the explosion or who was present at / around the Arena or Manchester Victoria Station after the explosion and witnessed the emergency response. 

Anyone who wishes to provide information is asked to complete the Witness Information Form available on the Inquiry website - here: https://manchesterarenainquiry.org.uk/appeal-for-witness-information/

The Inquiry hearings are scheduled to begin in September, 2020.

The terrorist attack, carried out by suicide bomber Salman Abedi, resulted in the loss of 22 people's lives and injured hundreds of concert-goers who had been cheering on pop singer Ariana Grande.

Among the victims were two mothers from Royton, Lisa Lees and Alison Howe.

They lost their lives when an explosive was detonated in the foyer of the Arena on that fateful day, May 22, 2017.

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