From the Manchester attack on Sunday to the latest terror incident in Belgium, here’s what you need to know.
1 / 11 BBC Sport Twitter – The Manchester Arena bomb bombing A woman stands in front of the Manchester concert hall in Manchester, England, in this undated photo released by the Manchester Metropolitan Police Department.
REUTERS/Michele Gillam/Handout via Reuters The bomb attack in the Manchester arena left 22 dead and hundreds injured and the police and army have blamed Islamic State for the attack.
“Our message to ISIS and their supporters is clear: You have to understand that we are here for you,” Prime Minister Theresa May said in a statement.
“The security forces are determined to get you out of the arena safely.”
She added: “And the police will do all in their power to ensure that you are treated fairly and with dignity by the law.”
She said it was the right thing to do to help counter Islamic State.
Theresa May (@HomeOffice) June 17, 2021 However, May added that the UK will “work with the police to ensure a safe and secure return of the injured and dead”.
“We will continue to work with the people of Britain to secure the country and secure our security, including through security co-operation and intelligence sharing,” she added.
She urged people to remain calm and not to take action, despite the increased police presence.
May has previously said she would not rule out military action in response to the attack if necessary.
More: This story has been updated with more information on the Manchester incident.
