Dancing police officer at One Love Manchester reveals how moment came about

PC Paul Taylor warmed our hearts

Published 6th Jun 2017
Last updated 14th Mar 2018

On Sunday night a fundraising concert was held in Manchester to help the families and victims affected by the attack on the Ariana Grande concert on the 22nd of May.

During the One Love Manchester event Ariana Grande was joined by Little Mix, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Niall Horan, Katy Perry, Liam Gallagher, Marcus Mumford, Imogen Heap, Take That, Robbie Williams, Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas and Coldplay.

However it was during Justin Bieber's performance that our attention was on the crowd, where a police officer could be seen dancing with young girls who had attended the concert.

The policeman, who has now been named as PC Paul Taylor from the Durham Police, has recorded a video explaining how the moment that warmed our hearts came to be.

He explained how he was approached by two girls around 7 and 8-years-old who first asked for a picture before coming back and asking for a dance.

PC Taylor went on to explain how it's all about interacting with the public, which he was happy to do as he's a "family man". He continued, "If I can put a smile on people's faces then I'm more than happy to do that and I hope I've achieve that."

Paul, you certainly did!

The concert was dedicated to those who tragically lost their lives at the Ariana Grande concert.

Alison Howe, Angelika Klis, Chloe Rutherford, Eilidh MacLeod, Elaine McIver, Georgina Callander, Jane Tweddle, John Atkinson, Kelly Brewster, Liam Curry, Lisa Lees, Marcin Klis, Martyn Hett, Megan Hurley, Michelle Kiss, Nell Jones, Olivia Campbell-Hardy, Saffie Roussos, Sorrell Leczkowski, Wendy Fawell, Courtney Boyle and Philip Tron.

Ariana Grande put on an incredible show which has reportedly raised over £10 million so far.

The fund will support people who have been injured or bereaved by the attack. The donations will help alleviate suffering and ensure that victims and their families do not face short-term financial difficulties. Care will be taken to prioritise those in the most urgent need. Manchester City Council are establishing a charity to deliver the funds.

You can still donate online **here**here or calling 0300 456 4999.

The 'One Last Time' singer posted a clip of her performance of 'Better Days' on Instagram.

You can see our gallery from the night here:

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2016: 'Dangerous Woman'

Ariana also embarked on her biggest tour to date - the 'Dangerous Woman Tour' supporting her third album 'Dangerous Woman'. Devastatingly, her show at Manchester Arena on 22nd May 2017 ended with a horrific tragedy when a bomb killed 22 people and injured many others.

Following the terrible events of that night, messages of support for those affected poured in from around the world, including many from pop stars and celebrities.

Ariana, along with her team, worked quickly to put on a show that would bring everyone together at such a difficult time. Less than two weeks after the attack, the One Love Manchester benefit concert took place, with a line-up that included Katy Perry, Little Mix, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and many more artists - as well as Ariana herself.

2016: 'Dangerous Woman'

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