(15 Jun 1996) English/Nat
The van containing the bomb was parked outside a store in the Arndale shopping centre.
As well as causing widespread injury to shoppers, the blast wrecked surrounding buildings.
SOUNDBITE:
"It wouldn't be up to me to comment on the activities of any group, or any political group but as an individual, as someone who lives in Manchester, of course it makes me desperately sad.
SUPERCAPTION: Joan Price, Press Spokesperson for city council
SOUNDBITE: (English)
"The vast majority are suffering from laceration injuries caused by flying glass. We have two people with serious head injuries and further four to five with injuries to the torso - I think mainly leg injuries."
SUPERCAPTION: Greater Manchester Ambulance Spokesperson, Brian Johnson
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