24/05/2017

Book Of Condolence For Manchester Victims Opens At Belfast City Hall

A book of condolence has opened at the Belfast City Hall following a bomb attack in Manchester.

The attack at the Manchester Arena claimed the lives of 22 people and injured over 100.

Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary Ellen Campbell, and the High Sheriff, Alderman Tom Haire, were the first two people to sign the book.

The book will be available to sign from 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

A vigil was also held outside the City Hall on Tuesday, 23 May, in a show of silent solidarity.

(CD/LM)

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