Government in a statement issued minutes ago said that it is deeply saddened by the horrifying terrorist attack in Manchester, England.
The statement said, “Our prayers and thoughts are with those who have been affected. On behalf of the people of Guyana, the government extends deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the government and people of the United Kingdom.”
Emergency services work at Manchester Arena after reports of an explosion at the venue during an Ariana Grande gig in Manchester, England Monday, May 22, 2017. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)
It added, “The Guyana government condemns, in the strongest possible terms, this heinous attack and stand with the people of the United Kingdom at this difficult time.”
According Yahoo! Live updates, at least 19 people have died and 55 others are injured following a “serious incident” reported to be an explosion at the Manchester Arena.
A police statement said: “There are a number of fatalities and others injured.” It is being treated as a “suspected terrorist incident”.
Witnesses reported hearing a “huge bang” at the venue during an Ariana Grande gig.
A spokesman for the US singer has confirmed she is okay.
Armed police have now lined the streets around the arena and officers are moving members of the public away.
Manchester’s Victoria station, which backs onto the arena, has been evacuated and all trains have been cancelled.