Manchester Bombing Inquests

18th October 2018

Today Sir John Saunders, who has been appointed to conduct the inquests into the deaths of those killed in the bombing at the Manchester Arena on 22 May 2017, is holding his first preliminary hearing at the Manchester Town Hall.

Andrew O’Connor QC has been instructed to act for the SMG Europe Ltd, which operates the Arena, at the inquests.  Cathy McGahey QC is acting for the Home Secretary and Louis Browne QC is acting for the University of Salford.