YEREVAN, MAY 24, ARMENPRESS. Thousands of people have gathered at a vigil in Albert Square to remember people who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack in England, BBC reports.

Twenty-two people were killed and 59 injured when a suicide bomber struck at an Ariana Grande concert on Monday night.

A minute's silence was held as crowds spilled out on to nearby roads.

Lord Mayor of Manchester, Eddy Newman, began the vigil by thanking the emergency services, which prompted huge applause.

He said: "The people of Manchester will remember the victims forever and we will defy the terrorists by working together to create cohesive, diverse communities that are stronger together.

"We are the many, they are the few."

The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Rev David Walker, lit a candle at the vigil, which began at 18:00 BST.

Senior figures including Home Secretary Amber Rudd, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Speaker John Bercow joined Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham on stage.

Vigils were also held in cities across the UK, including in Belfast and Glasgow where people held posters which said: "We stand together. Manchester."

22 people died when a suicide bomber detonated and IED in Manchester Arena, England, during a concert of US pop star Ariana Grande. More than 50 people have been injured.