Manchester attack: Ariana Grande concert hit by explosion, celebs condemn terror act

New Delhi: The world woke up to the horrific news of explosion hitting popular international singer Ariana Grande's concert in Manchester Arena, UK. The explosion reportedly took place towards the end of the musical concert, killing at least 19 people while as many as 50 injured.

Two US officials said a suicide bomber was suspected. Prime Minister Theresa May said the incident was being treated as a terrorist attack. If confirmed, it would be the deadliest militant assault on Britain since four British Muslims killed 52 people in suicide bombings on London`s transport system in July 2005.

Such a horrific incident has drawn reactions of celebrities from across the globe. Check out the tweets: 

broken.
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words. — Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017

My prayers are with you Manchester

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017

Tearing up imagining innocent concert goers losing their lives.. praying for everyone and all #arianators.  — Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) May 22, 2017

This story is so sad and so scary. Sending all my love to Manchester. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 23, 2017

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected in Manchester. — Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) May 23, 2017

Our prayers and strengh to the victims and their families involved in this tragedy in Manchester. Stay strong. @ArianaGrande  — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 22, 2017

Sending love to the U.K., @ArianaGrande and all of her supporters who were caught up in this awful attack. Heartbreaking. — John Legend (@johnlegend) May 23, 2017

Extremely sad to start days when innocent lives are lost. Prayers for the deceased & strength to the families of the Manchester victims. — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 23, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with @ArianaGrande and everyone who was hurt at the concert in Manchester.. what is happening to the world.. — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 23, 2017

I'm so angry and heartbroken at the state of the world. My thoughts and prayers with the victims and families in Manchester. — Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) May 23, 2017

My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I'm so sorry to hear this — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) May 23, 2017

Just woke up to news about the #Manchester attack. Absolutely heart breaking. This is an attack on humanity — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 23, 2017

Strength and prayer to all the families affected #Manchester #prayersforManchester — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 23, 2017

My thoughts, prayers and tears for all those affected by the Manchester tragedy tonight. I'm sending all my love. — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) May 23, 2017

Sad & Shocking news from Manchester... Prayers & thoughts with the victims of this terrible attack. — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 23, 2017

Shocking & so so heartbreaking ... killing innocent teenagers & people!!! Prayers for the Manchester arena attack souls........... — RIYA SOMANI (@ShraddhaKapoor) May 23, 2017

Praying for everyone at @ArianaGrande's show — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 22, 2017

Broken hearted for the families tonight. Broken hearted for Ari. Broken hearted for the state of this world.  — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) May 23, 2017

Helpless and sad at what's happening... prayers and strength to all the families and loved ones of the lost lives in the Manchester attack — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 23, 2017

Deeply saddened to hear about the Manchester attack . This brutality & hatred is so so horrid & frustrating.Prayers are with the victims — Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) May 23, 2017