Police have made “significant arrests and finds” in their inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing, according to the UK’s top counter-terrorism officer.
Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley said they had “got hold of a large part” of the terror network they believe bomber Salman Abedi was part of.
“Immense” progress has been made, he added, but more arrests were likely.
Mr Rowley urged the public to “go out as planned and enjoy yourselves” at the Bank Holiday weekend, there were still “important” lines of inquiry to pursue, and the security level will not yet be reduced from “critical”.
Nine men – aged between 18 and 44 – are in custody on suspicion of terror offences, in connection with Monday’s attack.
The 22nd victim of the attack has been named as 15-year-old Megan Hurley, from Halewood in Merseyside.
A total of 66 people remain in hospital, with 23 in critical care.
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