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Manchester attack: Abedi bought most bomb parts “himself”

AKIPRESS.COM - Manchester suicide attacker Salman Abedi bought most of the components used to make the bomb himself, BBC reported as police saying.

Many of the bomber's movements and actions were "carried out alone" in the four days prior to the attack, Russ Jackson, head of the North West counter terrorism unit, said.

Detective Chief Superintendent Jackson said much of the police investigation had been working through Abedi's last movements.

Officers have examined his movements on CCTV and other interactions he had with people as well as phone calls he made.

"Our enquiries show Abedi himself made most of the purchases of the core [bomb] components and what is becoming apparent is that many of his movements and actions have been carried out alone during the four days from him landing in the country and committing this awful attack," said Detective Chief Superintendent Jackson.

However, it was "vital" that police make sure he is not part of a wider network and there were a "number of things" about this behaviour that were a concern, he added.

A total of 16 people have been arrested in connection with last Monday's attack. Five have been released without charge while 11 are still in custody.

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