Manchester Arena inquiry: Police force ‘better prepared for terror attack’

(BBC) Police in Manchester will be “far better prepared” for a terror attack after the 2017 arena bombing, a deputy chief constable has said.

Terry Woods, from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), made the comments at a hearing about recommendations made following the inquiry into the attack.

He said a structure put in place by GMP to learn lessons after the attack, which killed 22 people, would remain.

But he warned that other forces in the country should be doing more.

He told the hearing, which was attended by family members of some of the victims, the Manchester Arena inquiry would have a “legacy” in the force.

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