"Don't look back in anger", sing crowds at Manchester victims' tribute

The tragedy has brought out the strong will and unity of a city famous for its pioneering culture


Afp May 25, 2017
In this picture made using a fish eye lens people gather to observe a minute's silence around the tributes in St Ann's Square, in central Manchester, northwest England, on May 25, 2017, PHOTO: AFP

MANCHESTER: Manchester crowds broke into an emotional chorus of "Don't Look Back in Anger" on Thursday after a minute of silent tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing.

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One woman started the song, by Manchester pop group Oasis, and was quickly joined at the chorus by the crowds surrounding her, followed by clapping and cheering.

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"And so Sally can wait, she knows it's too late as we're walking on by/Her soul slides away, 'But don't look back in anger', I heard you say," they sang.

The tragedy has brought out the strong will and unity of a city famous for its pioneering culture.

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