Daily Times

An explosion struck Ariana Grande concert in England late Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring roughly 59 in what police say they are treating as a terrorist attack. The explosion occurred at Manchester Arena.

“We are working to establish the full details of what is being treated by the police as an appalling terrorist attack, all our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected.” British PM Theresa May said in a statement.

Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn tweeted: “Terrible incident in Manchester. My thoughts are with all those affected and our brilliant emergency services.”

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull: “This incident, this attack, is especially vile, especially criminal, especially horrific because it appears to have been deliberately directed at teenagers.”

Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), tweeted: “Horrified at the bombing in Manchester. No doubt we will find out who the perpetrator is soon. My thoughts are with those affected.” He added: “The Manchester terrorist attack was directed at children. It’s going to be a very big shock for the UK.”

Ariana Grande: “Broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don’t have words.”

“Canadians are shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight. Please keep the victims & their families in your thoughts,” Canadian PM Justin Trudeau tweeted.

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham: “My heart goes out to families who have lost loved ones, my admiration to our brave emergency services. A terrible night for our great city.”

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron: My deepest condolences to the victims and families in Manchester. As always our emergency services have shown great bravery and heroism

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: “Heartbreaking news from Manchester. My thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones or been injured in this barbaric attack.”

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “Pained by the attack in Manchester. We strongly condemn it. Our thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.”