Events taking place to mark Manchester Arena bombing anniversary
Four people from Lancashire died in the terror attack in 2017
Last updated 23rd May 2024
Events are taking place in Manchester, and across the north west, today to mark the seventh anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror attack.
22 people were killed when a bomb was detonated at an Ariana Grande concert, including four people from Lancashire.
Saffie Rose Roussos, Georgina Callander, Michelle Kiss and Jane Tweddle all lost their lives in 2017.
Manchester Victoria will fall silent today as station staff and rail users pay tribute to the victims and survivors who continue to be affected by the Manchester Arena attack.
There will be a minute’s silence during a special memorial service at 12 pm, which will be led by the railway chaplain, Mike Roberts.
A second minute’s silence will take place at 10.31 pm to mark the moment of the attack.
Craig Harrop, regional director for Northern in the North West, said: “The Manchester Arena attack has had a lasting impact on the station staff and customers at Manchester Victoria.
“As we mark the seventh anniversary of the attack, we remember the 22 victims and all those affected by what happened that night.”