Singer Ariana Grande has said she will return to Manchester to play a benefit concert for the victims of Monday night’s terrorist attack.
The singer posted a lengthy message on Twitter on Friday night where she said her “heart, prayers and condolences” were with the victims of the Manchester Arena attack.
She said: “I’ll be returning to the incredibly brace city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and to have a benefit concert in honor of and to raise money for the victims and their families.”
The full statement can be read below:
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 26, 2017
It is the signer’s first comment on the attack since Monday night when she posted this message in the immediate aftermath of the attack:
broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
Twenty-two people, including seven children, were killed in Monday night’s attack, which occurred as fans were leaving the Manchester Arena following the conclusion of Ariana Grande’s concert.
The 23-year-old singer also posted a link to the Manchester Evening News’ fundraising page for victims of the atrocity.
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 26, 2017
Police investigation the bombing have made a number of arrests since Monday.
A number of people believed to be part of the same terror networks as bomber Salman Abedi have been arrested.
