Greater Manchester Police have issued an urgent plea for witnesses to come forward, seven years after the devastating Manchester Arena bombing that claimed 22 lives and left countless others scarred.
Chief Constable Stephen Watson made an emotional appeal during a BBC Radio Manchester interview, revealing that investigators still believe crucial information about the 2017 terror attack remains undisclosed.
The Unfinished Investigation
"There are people out there who, for whatever reason, have not yet felt able to come forward to tell us what they know," Chief Constable Watson stated. "I would say to them, 'Please do the right thing.'"
The senior police officer emphasised that even the smallest detail could prove vital to understanding the full circumstances surrounding the attack, which targeted young concertgoers leaving an Ariana Grande performance.
A Community Still Healing
The May 22, 2017 bombing represents one of Britain's deadliest terrorist incidents in recent history. Suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated his device in the arena's foyer, killing 22 people - including children and parents waiting to collect their young ones.
Chief Constable Watson acknowledged the profound impact on survivors and victims' families, many of whom continue to seek closure and answers about that tragic night.
Why Information Still Matters
Despite the years that have passed, police maintain that:
- New information could reveal previously unknown details about the attack's planning
- Witness accounts might help establish a more complete timeline of events
- Any unreported observations could assist future counter-terrorism efforts
- Families of victims deserve the fullest possible understanding of what occurred
The police chief's appeal comes as Greater Manchester continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience in the face of the tragedy that shook the nation to its core.
