At least 19 people were killed and 59 wounded in an explosion at the end of a concert by U.S. singer Ariana Grande in the English city of Manchester on Monday, in what two U.S. officials said was a suspected suicide bombing.
Prime Minister Theresa May said the incident was being treated as a terrorist attack. If confirmed, it would be the deadliest militant assault in Britain since four British Muslims killed 52 people in suicide bombings on London’s transport system in July 2005.
“We were making our way out and when we were right by the door there was a massive explosion and everybody was screaming,” concert-goer Catherine Macfarlane told Reuters.“It was a huge explosion – you could feel it in your chest. It was chaotic. Everybody was running and screaming and just trying to get out.”
Police responded to reports of an explosion shortly after 10:33 pm (2133 GMT) at the arena, which has the capacity to hold 21,000 people, where the U.S. singer had been performing to an audience that included many children.
Priyanka Chopra was among celebs from all across the world who expressed solidarity with pop singer Ariana Grande and thousands who had come to watch her concert at Manchester Arena when a blast took place there. Twenty people are confirmed dead in what has been confirmed as a terror attack by police. Ariana herself took to Twitter and wrote, “broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don’t have words.”
Taking to Twitter, Priyanka wrote, “My thoughts and prayers are with @ArianaGrande and everyone who was hurt at the concert in Manchester.. what is happening to the world..”
Taylor Swift also shared her thoughts and prayers after the Manchester Arena attack, “My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I’m sending all my love.”
Ariana’s friend Katy Perry wrote she was broken hearted. “Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world. 
… Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande’s show.”
… Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande’s show.”
Justin Timberlake also spoke of power of love after the attack. “My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this horrific act in Manchester. We need to do better. We need to LOVE ONE ANOTHER,” he wrote.
Others who sent love in the aftermath of the attack included Bruno Mars, Cher, Harry Styles and many more.
“I don’t wanna believe that the world we live in could be so cruel,” Bruno Mars wrote on Twitter while Styles said on social media, “I’m heartbroken over what happened in Manchester tonight.”
Singer Cher wrote, “My prayer goes to people of Manchester…” Grande is said to be safe but badly shaken. The attack took place after she finished her performance. Jennifer Lopez added, “Thoughts, prayers and my whole 
are with Manchester this evening.”
are with Manchester this evening.”