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Many will try to articulate the brutality and evil behind last night's attack at the Manchester Arena.
But where words inevitably fail, the spirit and kindness shown by the people of Manchester shines through.
Locals are helping friends and families reunite:
And opening up their homes:
@MENnewsdesk I have a sofa, floor, blankets and tea, 5 minutes from Arena for anyone in need #RoomForManchester— Rebecca Topham (@Rebecca Topham) 1495497954
@MENnewsdesk In Didsbury with comfy double room. Please get in touch if we can help at all. Thinking of you all.— Jessica Williams (@Jessica Williams) 1495497583
If you need a bed, a cup of tea, a charged phone etc. - I'm 15 mins from Manchester Arena. DM me, they're open! #RoomForManchester— rach (@rach) 1495495471
Hotels across the city are opening their doors:
Anyone needing a place to stay we have rooms at the Holiday Inn Manchester West. Contact to hotel on 0161 7430080 #roomformanchester— Danny McMenemy (@Danny McMenemy) 1495496211
And looking after children who have been separated from their parents:
#Manchester - There are over 60 children without guardians at #HolidayInn if you're missing or can't get hold of loved ones call 01618369600— I Love Manchester (@I Love Manchester) 1495522240
Taxis are offering people free rides:
Taxi drivers, hotel workers and the emergency services have worked through the night to help those caught up in the… https://t.co/uqOgiQESDa— Channel 4 News (@Channel 4 News) 1495515363
"Free taxi if needed," this sign says. I've heard so many stories of people reaching out to help. #ManchesterArena… https://t.co/lmjYK0SHTk— Adam McClean (@Adam McClean) 1495509638
While around the world, flags have been lowered to half mast in solidarity:
Flags have been lowered to half mast @ScotParl as a mark of respect to those who died or were injured in #Manchester last night— Ken Macintosh (@Ken Macintosh) 1495525233
At the request of @JunckerEU, flags at half-mast in @EU_Commission in solidarity with the British people… https://t.co/AHKQTbW2oY— Margaritis Schinas (@Margaritis Schinas) 1495525045
Manchester is staying strong:
@FelicityMorse Guy on the radio. Him and his wife injured. Asked how he is 'Not too bad!' Made me smile trying to get to work. So resilient.— Caroline Halley (@Caroline Halley) 1495524744
Homeless man who went to beg from concert goers rushes to their aid in wake of Manchester attack https://t.co/wG4mbHQfpK #StandTogether— Felicity Morse (@Felicity Morse) 1495530112
We're looking into how we can help. If you need a base, some food or drink - we're here. Just tweet us. #manchester #manchestermissing— Lorien NW (@Lorien NW) 1495527039
Rabbi bringing tea for police at the cordon. "We are Manchester. We are together" https://t.co/Rca7TsJXqb— Emily Dugan (@Emily Dugan) 1495531446
Here are some useful numbers:
Please RT so people can find their loved ones https://t.co/AKuxkhli9I— Giles Paley-Phillips (@Giles Paley-Phillips) 1495521009
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