Motive
Abedi's sister said her brother was motivated by the injustice of Muslim children dying in bombings stemming from the American-led intervention in the Syrian civil war. … See more

An estimated 14,200 people were at the concert when the bomb exploded. The explosion killed the attacker and 22 concert-goers and parents who were in the entrance waiting to … See more

The property in Fallowfield where Abedi lived was raided on 23 May. Armed police breached the house with a controlled explosion and searched it. Abedi's 23-year-old brother was … See more

The victims of the bombing are commemorated by The Glade of Light, a garden memorial located in Manchester city centre near Manchester Cathedral. The memorial opened to the public on 5 January 2022 and an official opening event took place 10 … See more

The concert began at around 7:35 p.m. From approximately 8:30 p.m. to 8:51 p.m., Abedi moved from the Shudehill Interchange to the City Room, moving towards the men's … See more

Police response
British Transport Police
Within a minute of the bombing, a police constable sent a radio message saying "We need more people … See more

Manchester Arena was closed until 9 September, when it opened with a benefit concert featuring Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher alongside … See more