Following the London 7/7 terror attacks that targeted the U.K. capital’s public transport infrastructure, the need for added vigilance against the threat of terrorism became a high priority. Despite the various measures taken, a decade later, the Manchester Evening News Arena fell victim to an atrocity that sent shockwaves worldwide as 22 people were killed and many more were injured and traumatized attending a pop concert.
To investigate the incident thoroughly, the U.K. Home Secretary established the Manchester Arena Inquiry in the October of 2019, which examined the security arrangements at the venue. A report published by the Inquiry in July 2021 determined that numerous opportunities to prevent the attack and reduce the death toll were missed. The list of failings included: