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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Damon Wilkinson

Husband of Manchester Arena attack victim brands public inquiry a 'complete waste of time'

The husband of Manchester terror attack victim Alison Howe has branded the public inquiry into the atrocity a 'complete waste of time and money'. Steve Howe criticised emergency services bosses for not 'holding their hands up' and admitting that mistakes were made on the night.

Mrs Howe, a 45-year-old mum of two and step-mum of four, from Royton, Oldham, was one of 22 people who were killed on May 22, 2017. Today (Thursday) a damning report uncovered serious failings by the emergency services on the night of the attack and pointed to the role played by six key commanders who oversaw the debacle.

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