Manchester Arena blast: Georgian leaders condemn attack

Georgian leaders are offering their condolences to the Great Britain after twenty-two people, including children, were killed and 59 injured in a suspected suicide attack at Manchester Arena.

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili released a statement saying he is "deeply saddened” by the incident.

"On behalf of the Government and the people of Georgia I offer my sincere sympathies to the Government of Great Britain and the English people. We wholeheartedly share your sorrow in this challenging time”, Kvirikashvili said.

"I believe that the civilised world will launch even more vigorous efforts against terrorism and as a united force we will achieve peace across the world”, he added.

Outraged by the attack on innocent people in #Manchester! I extend my deepest condolences to the victims and their families.

— Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) May 23, 2017

Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili took to Twitter to express his sorrow.

"I am deeply outraged over the deadly terrorist attack in Manchester. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families”, he wrote.

I am deeply outraged over the deadly terrorist attack in #Manchester. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

— President Of Georgia (@MargvelashviliG) May 23, 2017

The blast happened at 22:35 on Monday at the end of a pop concert by the US singer Ariana Grande.

Greater Manchester Police said the lone male attacker, who died in the blast, was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated.