Manchester bomber photos released as runners defy terror
MANCHESTER: Britain police have released CCTV footage of Manchester bomber Salman Abedi on the night of the attack as thousands defied the terror threat to take part in the Great Manchester Run on Sunday.
Security was tight as 40,000 runners pounded Manchester’s streets in the annual half marathon a day after PM Theresa May lowered the terror threat level, which was hiked following Monday’s carnage.
Investigators gave details of Abedi’s last hours as they released photographs from security cameras showing the black- clad suicide bomber wearing jeans and trainers, a black bodywarmer and baseball cap, the straps of his backpack visible on his shoulders.
The police statement said one of the last places he went to was a “city centre flat and from there he left to make his way to the Manchester Arena” where the attack took place.
Two unarmed police officers remained on guard outside the entrance to Granby House, believed to contain the flat in question, according to an AFP correspondent at the scene.
There was a highly-visible police presence as runners gathered on the start line for the Manchester run at 9.00 am. Competitors fell silent as the clocks struck 9:00, followed by sustained applause as Oasis song “Don’t Look Back In Anger” played over the tannoy, sparking a sing-along.
Security was tight as 40,000 runners pounded Manchester’s streets in the annual half marathon a day after PM Theresa May lowered the terror threat level, which was hiked following Monday’s carnage.
Investigators gave details of Abedi’s last hours as they released photographs from security cameras showing the black- clad suicide bomber wearing jeans and trainers, a black bodywarmer and baseball cap, the straps of his backpack visible on his shoulders.
The police statement said one of the last places he went to was a “city centre flat and from there he left to make his way to the Manchester Arena” where the attack took place.
Two unarmed police officers remained on guard outside the entrance to Granby House, believed to contain the flat in question, according to an AFP correspondent at the scene.
There was a highly-visible police presence as runners gathered on the start line for the Manchester run at 9.00 am. Competitors fell silent as the clocks struck 9:00, followed by sustained applause as Oasis song “Don’t Look Back In Anger” played over the tannoy, sparking a sing-along.