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Salman Abedi's brother said he was radicalised while living in Britain

Libyan intelligence say Abedi radicalised in UK

The suicide bomber who killed 22 people at a concert in Manchester last month was radicalised in 2015 while living in Britain, his brother has told Libyan counter-terrorism investigators in Tripoli.

UK • 08 Jun 17

22 people died in the Manchester Arena attack

Manchester inquiry: Man hands himself in to police

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Manchester Arena bombing after handing himself in to police, Greater Manchester Police said.

News • 07 Jun 17

Salman Abedi detonated an improvised explosive device as people began leaving Manchester Arena last month

Manchester attacker may have stored bomb parts in car

Manchester Arena suicide bomber Salman Abedi may have stored items used to assemble the device in a Nissan Micra, police have said.

Manchester Attack • 06 Jun 17

Bomb disposal team was called to the scene in Rusholme

Man detained in Manchester bomb inquiry

A 24-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation into the Manchester suicide bomb attack, bringing to 17 the total number of people arrested since the 22 May attack in which 22 people were killed.

UK • 03 Jun 17

The police investigation into the bombing continues (File pic)

'Significant' car discovered in Manchester inquiry

Police investigating last week's Manchester suicide bombing have evacuated an area in the city centre after identifying a car which could be "significant" to their inquiry.

Manchester Attack • 02 Jun 17

22 people, including seven children, were killed in the attack on 22 May

Ten still in custody in Manchester investigation

Police have released without charge one of the men arrested in connection with the terrorist attack at a pop concert in Manchester on 22 May.

Manchester Attack • 01 Jun 17

Eleven people remain in custody in relation to the attack

Three released without charge in Manchester bomb probe

Three men arrested over the Manchester terror attack have been released without charge as detectives continue to probe whether bomber Salman Abedi acted alone.

Manchester Attack • 31 May 17

British police released a new picture of Salman Abedi on the day of the Manchester bomb attack

UK police seek information about Abedi's suitcase

British police have released a picture of Manchester bomber Salman Abedi that showed him wheeling a blue suitcase on the day of the suicide attack last week in which 22 people were killed.

Manchester Attack • 30 May 17

People lay flowers at a memorial for the victims at St Ann's Square, near Manchester Arena

UK police make fresh arrests over Manchester bombing

Fresh arrests have been made connected to the Manchester suicide attack as police continue to hunt down Salman Abedi's suspected accomplices.

News • 29 May 17

Manchester Police said they believe an apartment in the city centre was where Salman Abedi put together his device

Photo issued of Manchester attacker on night of bombing

British police have released a photograph of Salman Abedi on the night he killed 22 people in a suicide bomb attack in Manchester and said they believed an apartment in the city centre was where he put together his device.

World • 27 May 17

Armed police maintain a visible presence on Manchester's streets

'Key players' arrested in Manchester bomb probe

Britain's top counter-terrorism officer has said detectives have made "immense" progress in the investigation into the Manchester bombing and are confident they have arrested some "key players".

Manchester Attack • 26 May 17

Salman Abedi was known to the British security services

Abedi phoned mother hours before deadly attack

Manchester bomber Salman Abedi was known to the security services and his risk to the public remained "subject to review" before he carried out his deadly attack.

Manchester Attack • 26 May 17

Donald Trump said the relationship between the United States and Britain was the most cherished of all US ties

British police resume intelligence sharing with US

British police say they have resumed sharing information with US agencies after receiving "fresh assurances", ending a suspension in the wake of leaks to US media about the Manchester suicide bombing.

Manchester Attack • 26 May 17

Five children remain critically ill following the attack on Monday

Ten still critically ill following Manchester bombing

Five adults and five children remain in a critical condition following Monday night's suicide bomb attack during a pop concert at Manchester Arena.

Manchester Attack • 25 May 17

Police activity at a cordon in the Hulme area of Manchester where an army bomb disposal team was deployed

Potentially suspicious items found in house in Wigan

A bomb disposal team was deployed to a property being searched in Wigan following an arrest linked to the Manchester terror attack.

Manchester Attack • 25 May 17

Photos were published in the New York Times said to be from the crime scene

US leaks 'undermine' Manchester probe - police

Leaked intelligence about the Manchester bomb attack to the US media "undermines" the UK investigation, counter-terrorism officers have said.

Manchester Attack • 25 May 17

Some of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack

Manchester attack: The victims

Seven children under the age of 18 were among the 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack.

Manchester Attack • 25 May 17

Gardaí have said they are liaising closely with the security and law enforcement agencies in the UK

Irish security agencies to meet following concert blast

The Taoiseach has called a meeting of Irish security agencies to look at the security situation in Ireland in case of a Manchester-style terrorist attack.

Manchester Attack • 24 May 17

Salman Abedi was named as the bomber as the UK sees armed soldiers on the streets after the terror alert was raised to critical

Arrests in Manchester, Tripoli after bombing

The father and younger brother of the bomber who killed 22 people at a concert venue in Manchester have both been arrested in the Libyan capital and six men and a woman have been detained in the UK in relation to the investigation.

Manchester Attack • 24 May 17

Floral tributes for the victims of the Manchester bombing

As it Happened: Manchester attack aftermath, reaction

Aftermath of the Manchester Arena attack, as further victims are identified and details emerge about the bomber.

Manchester Attack • 24 May 17

Ian Read helped two teenage girls injured in the attack

Manchester's homeless heroes

RTÉ's Louise Byrne speaks to Ian Read who sleeps rough in Manchester city and was one of the first people on the scene of Monday's suicide bomb attack.

Manchester Attack • 24 May 17

Thousands attended the vigil in Manchester

Vigil hears a poem for Manchester

The author of a poem which stirred the emotions of mourners at a vigil in Manchester has said it was a "privilege" to read it.

Manchester Attack • 24 May 17

Victims being remembered at a shrine in Manchester

President signs Book of Condolence for bomb victims

Books of Condolence have opened in cities and towns across Ireland for the victims of the Manchester bombing.

Manchester Attack • 24 May 17

Police outside a property in Greater Manchester

Six men now held for questioning over Manchester attack

Six men are now being held for questioning in connection with the Manchester concert bombing as a huge investigation into the attack gathers pace.

Manchester Attack • 25 May 17

Part of the Special Detective Unit is tasked with dealing with international terrorism

Gardaí liaising closely with UK law enforcement

Gardaí say they are liaising closely with the security and law enforcement agencies in the UK following the attack in Manchester and are providing every assistance to the Greater Manchester Police.

Ireland • 24 May 17