Manchester Arena bombing: 'Forgiveness will never be an option'

The mother of a man murdered in the Manchester Arena bombing has said forgiveness would never be an option "for such evil intentions".

Liam Curry, 19, and his girlfriend 17-year-old Chloe Rutherford were among 22 people killed at a concert in May 2017.

Speaking outside court, Caroline Curry, said: "From top to bottom, MI5 to the associates of the attacker, we will always believe that you all played a part in the murder of our children."

MI5 director-general Ken McCallum said he was "profoundly sorry" the security service "did not prevent the attack".

"I deeply regret that such intelligence was not obtained," he said.

BBC reporter Mat Trewern has examined the final report which you can listen to on BBC Sounds.

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2 March 2023