22 people died in the terrorist attack on May 22, 2017 The third anniversary of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack is being marked today (May 22) with live-streamed services of remembrance.
Hundreds were injured and 22 people were killed when a suicide bomber detonated a homemade explosive device in the Arena foyer at the end of an Ariana Grande show on May 22, 2017.
To honour the lives lost in the attack, Dean Of Manchester Rogers Govender read out the names of those who died and led prayers during a live-streamed service this morning.
A second service will be broadcast on Manchester Cathedral’s Facebook page at 4:30pm BST. Viewers were encouraged to light candles in their home as an act of remembrance.