Following the attack on Manchester Arena last night, Manarat Foundation issued the following statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. we understand teenagers and children have been caught up in what the police has confirmed to be a terrorist attack. This is horrific, this is criminal. May the perpetrators face the full weight of justice both in this life and the next.

We pay tribute to the police and emergency services who have worked valiantly to save lives last night. They were helped by civilians who rushed into offer their support. We urge all those in the region and around the country to pool together to support those affected.”