13 powerful images from last nights vigil remembering the Manchester attack victims

Thousands gathered in Manchester city centre last night to hold a vigil in honour of the victims of Monday's suicide bombing, which killed 22 people and injured 64.Mancunians of all faiths came together less than 24 hours after the attack took place at Manchester Arena.The city's Lord Mayer, Eddy Newman, began the vigil by denouncing the attack and paying tribute to those killed and the emergency services.Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins also spoke."As a father, I cannot begin to imagine how anyone can carry out such an unthinkable act ' murdering 22 people and injuring 59," he said. "My thoughts and those of my colleagues are very much with their families at this incredibly difficult time."Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron were also in attendance.We've rounded up the most powerful images from the evening below:Victims of the attack ranged in age, from 28-year-old John Atkinson, to 8-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, who was described as "a beautiful little girl in every aspect of the word."Manchester photographer Natalie Thornley captured the powerful moment a heavily armed police officer blew a kiss to a group offering free hugs. She said the image captures perfectly "the love that has spread throughout the city."Thornley told Business Insider: "Tonight was really special. It's more important now than ever before that we stand together in the face of this evil."See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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