Manchester marks third anniversary of arena blast

(BBC) The arena bombing was “forever etched in our minds,” the dean of Manchester said as he led a live-streamed memorial service to mark the third anniversary of the attack.

Twenty-two people were killed and hundreds injured in the suicide bombing at the end of an Ariana Grande concert.

Those watching the video stream were invited to light remembrance candles.

Rogers Govender led the prayers and read out the names of those who died, as hundreds watched the service online.

He said “that awful day” was more poignant this year as families could not be together “for comfort and support” due to coronavirus restrictions, but added “we stand with you in solidarity.”

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