Manchester Arena blast

A man carries a young girl on his shoulders near Victoria station in Manchester. Photo: AFP

Vikki Baker and her 13-year-old daughter Charlotte hug outside the Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP

A man hugs his wife and daughter outside the Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP

Police escort members of the public from the arena shortly after the blast. Photo: Getty Images

Police and fans close to the arena after the explosion. Photo: Getty Images

Inside Manchester Arena shortly after the explosion. Photo: Twitter / @hannawwh

People run through Victoria Station, next to Manchester Arena following the explosion. The station has since been evacuated. Photo: Screenshot / Twitter / @zach_bruce

The scene outside the arena after the blast: Photo: Twitter / @SamJJShawcross

Police arrive at the scene and cordon off areas around the venue. Photo: AFP

A British police officer escorts walking casualties. Photo: AFP

Police guard the entrance to the Manchester Arena stadium / Photo: AFP

Medics gather to help the injured. Photo: AFP

Police close off surrounding streets. The cordon extends around the arena, nearby Victoria Station and Manchester Cathedral. Photo: AFP

Armed police stand guard outside the arena. Photo: AFP

Emergency response vehicles arrive at the scene of the blast. Photo: AFP

Emergency services arrive at the scene after the blast. Photo: AFP

Empty streets - and officers standing guard in the centre. Photo: AFP

Police stand guard at the scene on the day after the attack, as the sun rises. Photo: AFP

Police forensic officers walk along a bridge linking Victoria Station to the Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP