Manchester solidarity vigil in Derry this evening

A vigil will be held in Derry this evening in solidarity with the people of Manchester following the suicide bomb attack at a concert in the city.

It will be staged at the War Memorial in the Diamond at 6pm today (Tuesday).

The War Memorial in the Diamond, Derry. DERR3715GS099placeholder image
The War Memorial in the Diamond, Derry. DERR3715GS099

The vigil has been arranged by the Derry Anti-War Coalition following the horrific attack which claimed the lives of 22 people and injured a further 59.

The attack took place on Monday night as thousands prepared to leave an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena.

A number of local people who were working at the Arena have spoken of the devastation they witnessed.

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