Statement on Manchester attack
Council leader Shaun Davies said: “On behalf of the people of Telford and Wrekin our thoughts are with all of the victims of last night’s horrific events in Manchester and with their families and friends.
“We remember those so brutally murdered and pray for the recovery of those injured.
“We stand together with those at last night’s concert and with the city and people of Manchester. We are very grateful to the emergency services for their very professional response to the events.
“To deliberately and callously target so many children and young people enjoying a night out makes this even harder to comprehend.
“Terrorism aims to sow fear, division and hate.
“It must not be allowed to prevail. Now it is more important than ever that, in the face of such threats, we continue to ensure that we will not be cowed and that our values will not be shaken.”
Flags on the Council’s Addenbrooke House are flying at half-mast in respect of the victims of last night’s attacks.
Councillor Davies is also writing to Greater Manchester’s Mayor Andy Burnham to express his sympathies and offer help.
If anybody in the borough has been directly affected by last night’s events in Manchester and requires support please call Family Connect on 01952 385385.
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