Breaking news out of the UK where we’re seeing reports that the suspect is last night’s attack in Manchester has been identified as Salman Abedi, 23:
JUST IN: @CBSNews can now confirm Salman Abedi as the name of the suspected Manchester bomber pic.twitter.com/nJxcPxlmRZ
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) May 23, 2017
And is anyone surprised he was known to authorities?
Media reports identify suspected perpetrator of #ManchesterBombing as Salman Abedi, 23, known to #UK authorities prior to the attack.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) May 23, 2017
The death toll this morning stands at 22, with ISIS claiming responsibility for the attack:
Manchester death toll reaches 22; ISIS claims responsibility
(Via 13News Now) https://t.co/FOPd6n7Z7l
— Regina Mobley (@ReginaMobley757) May 23, 2017
And authorities have arrested a 23-year old man in connection to the attack:
Police arrest 23-year old man over Manchester attack https://t.co/QwBKo5f2hB pic.twitter.com/GA93SP9wav
— Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) May 23, 2017
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