LONDON — A fifth person has been arrested in connection with a suicide bombing in the northern English city of Manchester which killed 22 people, police said on Wednesday.
The man, who was carrying a package, was arrested in the town of Wigan, 17 miles (27 kilometers) to the west of Manchester city center.
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"We have made an arrest in Wigan this afternoon in connection with the investigation into the horrific incident at Manchester Arena," a spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said.
"When arrested, the man was carrying a package which we are currently assessing."
Reporting by Kylie MacLellan and Alistair Smout.