Summary Singer Ariana Grande tweeted that she was "broken" by the attack.
LONDON (AFP) - Online reaction to the suspected terror attack on a pop concert that killed at least 19 people has been swift.
Singer Ariana Grande, who had just finished performing in Manchester, northern England when the blast took place, tweeted that she was "broken" by the attack.
"From the bottom of my heart, I am so so sorry. I don’t have words," the 23-year-old wrote on her verified @ArianaGrande account, which has more than 45 million followers.
broken.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don t have words.
Here are some selected tweets from the worlds of entertainment and politics.
US rapper Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ), who collaborated on the hit "Bang Bang" with Grande tweeted: "My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I’m so sorry to hear this"
My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I m so sorry to hear this
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017
US pop princess Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13), a friend of Grande, tweeted: "My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I’m sending all my love."
My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I m sending all my love.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 23, 2017
Katy Perry (@katyperry), also a friend of Grande, tweeted: "Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world."
Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 23, 2017
Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn), leader of the main opposition Labour Party tweeted: "Terrible incident in Manchester. My thoughts are with all those affected and our brilliant emergency services."
Terrible incident in Manchester. My thoughts are with all those affected and our brilliant emergency services.
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 22, 2017
Andy Burnham, the newly elected Mayor of Manchester (@MayorofGM) tweeted: "My heart goes out to families who have lost loved ones, my admiration to our brave emergency services. A terrible night for our great city"
My heart goes out to families who have lost loved ones, my admiration to our brave emergency services. A terrible night for our great city
— Mayor Andy Burnham (@MayorofGM) May 23, 2017
London Mayor Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) said: "London stands with Manchester - our thoughts are with all those killed and injured tonight and our brave emergency services."
London stands with Manchester - our thoughts are with all those killed and injured tonight and our brave emergency services. https://t.co/0al1LzXvXE
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) May 22, 2017
Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage), who led the anti-immigration UK Independence Party through Britain’s divisive vote to leave the European Union tweeted: "Horrified at the bombing in Manchester. No doubt we will find out who the perpetrator is soon. My thoughts are with those affected."
The Manchester terrorist attack was directed at children. It s going to be a very big shock for the UK. pic.twitter.com/ZwwbhwZszh
— Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) May 23, 2017
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has also denounced the attack and extended condolences to the victims.
Strongly condemn shocking Manchester Arena concert attack targeting innocent youth. Prayers for the families of victims & the injured.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 23, 2017
