Tom Hardy has pledged his support to the victims of the Manchester Arena attack and their families, helping to raise thousands of pounds for them in the aftermath of the atrocity.
The 39-year-old actor, who is a father-of-one, launched a JustGiving page (link here) in support of all those affected by Monday night’s tragedy. Members of the public have given extremely generously so far, helping to exceed the £15,000 target to hit over £20,000.
He shared his ‘heartfelt concern and deepest sympathies’ as he wrote: “What happened last night at the AG concert in Manchester was a tragedy; families and children attacked and murdered; in a place where they should be safe and enjoying a concert. It is an unbelievable atrocity.
“I hope between us we can raise some funds as a gesture of goodwill and love, to help in some small way towards repairing some, if any, of the damage done in the wake of last night’s events.
“There will be much to do and for many, the beginning of a new life without those that they love, and also a new life damaged irrevocably by the actions of a crime which has no reason, no heartfelt purpose but was simply a cruel, cowardly and barbaric, meaningless act of violence. A road to recovery unimaginable.”
According to reports, overall, over £2 million has been raised by countless groups in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Today, a representative from the Manchester Children’s University Hospital NHS Trust confirmed that 55 people were admitted on Monday night; just under half of those were children.
Just a day after condemning the attack, The Queen stepped out today to visit those injured at the Manchester Arena on Monday night.
#ManchesterAttack: Manchester Children's University Hospital NHS Trust received 55 patients on Monday eve, just under half were children pic.twitter.com/y37LjZxocL
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 25, 2017
According to reports, she spent time chatting to the patients and also thanked members of staff for their tireless and Trojan work over the past few days.
Tributes have been paid to all those touched by the tragedy, by people all over the world.
The attack claimed the lives of 22 people. The youngest victim was eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, who was attending the concert with her mother and sister, both of whom are being treated in hospital for shrapnel wounds.
Angelika and Marcin Klis, and Alison Howe and Lisa Lees were also among the fatalities; all four were parents waiting to collect their children from the concert.
Our thoughts are with the people of Manchester.
