Manchester bomber’s CCTV images released

Manchester, May 29
The Britain Police have released CCTV images showing suicide bomber Salman Abedi on the night he attacked Manchester Arena killing 22 persons.
Thousands today defied the terror threat to take part in the Great Manchester Run. Security was tight as 40,000 runners pounded Manchester’s streets in the annual half marathon (21.1 km) a day after Prime Minister Theresa May lowered the terror threat level, which was hiked following Monday’s carnage.
Investigators gave details of Abedi’s last hours as they released photographs from security cameras showing the black-clad suicide bomber wearing jeans and trainers, a black bodywarmer and baseball cap, the straps of his backpack visible on his shoulders. The 22-year-old, of Libyan origin, was born in the northwestern English city.
The police statement said one of the last places he went to was a “city centre flat and from there he left to make his way to the Manchester Arena” where the attack took place. “The flat is highly relevant as a location which we believe may be the final assembly place for the device.” Two unarmed police officers remained on guard outside the entrance to Granby House, believed to contain the flat in question.
In their latest operations, the police detained two men, aged 20 and 22, in a raid in north Manchester early on Saturday. Along with the 11 suspects in UK custody, the police in Libya have detained Abedi’s father and brother.
British counter-terror chief Mark Rowley said on Friday the police had captured “a large part of the network” linked to the bombing.
Explaining the decision to reduce the terror threat level from critical — its highest level — to severe, May said troops would also be withdrawn from the streets, another measure adopted after the bombing. “We should be clear about what this means: A threat level of severe means an attack is highly likely, the country should remain vigilant,” she said.