ARIANA GRANDE GIG: GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE CONFIRMS 19 DEAD IN BOMB ATTACK

More on the Ariana Grande attack in Manchester;

Greater Manchester police have confirmed that no fewer "19 people have been killed after a suspected terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena".

Reports monitored Online say "thousands of gig-goers were packed into the venue to see American singer Ariana Grande when two explosions were reported reported".

Eyewitnesses described seeing people "running and screaming" from the arena, with some covered in blood, minutes after the twin explosions.

Greater Manchester Police released a statement just after 1:00am.

"19 people have been confirmed dead, with around 50 others injured," it said.

According to the police, the incident is now being treated as a terrorist attack.

Swarms of armed police were joined by a bomb disposal unit as teams from across the region worked to secure the area and help the injured.