Children Among The 22 Dead In Latest UK Terror Attack

Terrorism struck yet again in the United Kingdom. Two months after a terrorist drove a car into pedestrians on the iconic Westminster Bridge in London, authorities are saying a suicide bomber blew himself up at the conclusion of an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

22 Dead, 59 Injured, 13 Missing

According to the UK-based Telegraph, children are among the 22 people killed and 59 injured. The publication noted that the first confirmed fatality was an 18-year old Ariana Grande "superfan" who met the pop star in 2015.

Another 13 people remained missing when Telegraph's report was published.

British Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed the terrorist nature of the attack and said, "All acts of terrorism are cowardly attacks on innocent people, but this attack stands out for its appalling, sickening cowardice — deliberately targeting innocent defenceless children and young people who should have been enjoying one of the most memorable nights of their lives."

Monday's attack marks the country's worst terror attack since multiple bombs across central London killed 52 people.

ISIS To Blame?

Authorities have yet to confirm the identify the suicide bomber and any possible links to terrorist groups, including ISIS. But what is known is that the terrorist was not acting alone as a 23-year old man was arrested in South Manchester in connection with the bombing. According to a Times report at 8:09 a.m. ET, ISIS has claimed responsibility for the atrocity.Related Links:Army To Soldiers: Shoot Down Off-The-Shelf Drones With Small ArmsWhere Is All The Market Fear?_______Image Credit: "Ariana Grande performing during Dangerous Woman Tour in Manchester, NH, SNHU Arena, on February 19,2017." By Emma (Ariana Grande) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons