Targeting fans after an Ariana Grande concert, a devastating terror attack in Manchester left at least 22 dead and dozens wounded, turning a moment of carefree joy into horror.
In the face of this tragedy, Mancunians rushed across the city to help those affected by the violence. These acts of kindness show that violence will not have the final word. Here's a snapshot of the acts of compassion that capture the spirit of the city.
People queuing up to give blood
The queue to give blood this morning in #Manchesterpic.twitter.com/BIOXD6k4ZU
— Political Heckler (@PoliticsHeckler) May 23, 2017
In response to last night's tragic incident in #Manchester - we have all the blood required for hospital patients at the present time. pic.twitter.com/moaYhzUMg7
— GiveBlood NHS ❤ (@GiveBloodNHS) May 23, 2017
Offering tea to the emergency services
Rabbi bringing tea for police at the cordon. "We are Manchester. We are together" pic.twitter.com/Rca7TsJXqb
— Emily Dugan (@emilydugan) May 23, 2017
Taxi companies offered free lifts to help people who were stranded or injured after the attack
Taxi drivers, hotel workers and the emergency services have worked through the night to help those caught up in the Manchester attack pic.twitter.com/9FhngeMReO
— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) May 23, 2017
Mobile phone provider EE invited people looking for loved ones to use their facilities
If anyone in Manchester is looking for a loved one and needs to charge their phone, or use a phone, please use any EE store you find.
— EE (@EE) May 23, 2017
Restaurants are providing free meals
#Manchester the wonderful staff at @SoupremeC are offering hot food & comfort to police & ambulance staff @gmpolicepic.twitter.com/q5yjkyK7z0
— jenny (@jennyamygreen93) May 23, 2017
Another restaurant offers a hot meal for all those still stranded by last night's horrific attack #Manchesterpic.twitter.com/5UXiaWA0k0
— Miqdaad Versi (@miqdaad) May 23, 2017
A mental health charity is offering free counselling to anyone affected by the violence
We are offering free counselling to those affected. @TLC_Charity#WeStandTogether#Manchester#ManchesterArenapic.twitter.com/Mag8YViYJ8
— Paige Hughes (@PaigeHughesTLC) May 23, 2017
And a crowdfunding campaign set up by the Manchester Evening News to support the families of the victims has raised more than £1 million and counting
They didn't want a big fuss but @boohoo made a £100,000 donation to #Manchester! Thank you https://t.co/4IGf25Qa7R
— Manchester News MEN (@MENnewsdesk) May 23, 2017
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