ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD

Fresh Arrest in Manchester Attack, 12 Suspects in Custody

Earlier, pictures of the Manchester bomber on his way to the arena were released by police.

Updated
Hot News
1 min read
story-hero-img
i
Aa
Aa
Small
Aa
Medium
Aa
Large
Hindi Female

British police have arrested the 14th suspect in connection with the Manchester bombing, reports Reuters.

The 25-year-old man was arrested in the southwest of Manchester “on suspicion of offences contrary to the terrorism act”, Greater Manchester Police said in a statement on Twitter.

A total of 14 people have been arrested in connection with the attack, in which 22 people died. Two have been released without charge, while 12 men remain in custody for questioning.

ADVERTISEMENTREMOVE AD

CCTV footage of Manchester Bomber Released

Pictures of the Manchester bomber on his way to the arena where he carried out Britain's worst terrorist attack in 12 years have been released by police.

The CCTV footage shows 22-year-old Salman Abedi shortly before his suicide attack on an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester arena on Monday night, reports the Guardian.

0

The police believe he assembled his deadly bomb in a rented Airbnb flat in a mansion block on Granby Row in the city centre, near Canal Street. The flat is one of 17 locations searched by forensic experts in the past few days, with 14 searches continuing on Saturday night.

The police said thirteen people have so far been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, with 14 locations still being searched on Saturday night. A thousand people are involved in the investigation to Abedi's network.

(With inputs from ANI, AP and Reuters)

(At The Quint, we are answerable only to our audience. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member. Because the truth is worth it.)

Read Latest News and Breaking News at The Quint, browse for more from news and hot-news

Published: 
Speaking truth to power requires allies like you.
Become a Member
3 months
12 months
12 months
Check Member Benefits
Read More
×
×