Manchester Arena bombing inquiry continues - live updates from Wednesday s hearing
The response of the emergency services is being examined in the public inquiry into the terror attack that killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in 2017
The Arena attack claimed 22 lives (Image: Vincent Cole)
Further evidence on the response of the emergency services to the Manchester Arena bombing was continuing to be heard today.
The independent public inquiry into the atrocity was entering its 53rd day.
The inquiry s tenth chapter of evidence includes an emergency response timeline.
Greater Manchester Police expert witness, Detective Inspector Michael Russell, was due to continue to introduce key CCTV and audio evidence.
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Manchester Arena incident (Jonathan Brady/PA)
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A gunman was initially feared to be on the loose in a “marauding terrorist” attack at Manchester Arena, an inquiry into the bombing has heard.
Audio from emergency services calls made in the minutes following the terror attack has been played as the emergency response is examined.
Suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, exploded his rucksack bomb at 10.31pm on May 22 2017, in the City Room or foyer of the Arena, killing 22 bystanders and injuring hundreds more among the 14,000 crowd leaving an Ariana Grande show.