Hartlepool muslims condemn 'barbaric' Manchester attack

Hartlepool's Muslim community has condemned the Manchester Arena attack which left 22 dead, including children, as 'barbaric'.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th May 2017, 08:38 BST

Updated 4th Jun 2017, 20:11 BST

Tahir Selby, Iamam of the Nasir Mosque in Brougham Terrace, said: “This was shocking and our deepest sympathy goes out to all the innocent victims of this terrible attack.

“Whilst supposed Muslims are claiming responsibility for this, I want to re-emphasise that this has nothing to do with Islam or religion.”

The bomber has been identified as 22-year-old Salman Abedi and a 23-year-old man has also been arrested.

Islamic state has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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