New images of bomber released

Police release new CCTV images of Manchester Arena suicide bomb attacker Salman Abedi

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POLICE have released new images of Manchester suicide bomber Salman Abedi in the days before the attack.

Detective Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson, head of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit, said: "Today, we are releasing further images of Abedi, so I would ask you to look closely at them and contact us if you saw him.

"We know Abedi left the country on April 15 and arrived back on May 18 and we know that he purchased parts for the bomb after arriving back.

"What we still need to understand is if he had any of the bomb parts in his possession before he went out of the country.

"We have made a lot of progress in this with the use of CCTV and have received some really helpful calls from the public. This has led us to the Banff Road area in Rusholme.

"It's vital we understand why he went there and who he spoke to in these final days before the attack.

"If you have previously called and have information, I would urge you to call again.

"Did you see Abedi in the Rusholme area between May 18 and 22?

"Do you have any information about his movements on these dates?

"You may think it's insignificant, but it could be a key piece of information to assist us."

Anyone with information should call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline in confidence on 0800 789321.

If you have any images or footage that you believe can assist police, upload them to Ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk or Ukpoliceimageappeal.com.