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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Mark Brown

‘Martyn’s Law’: mother of Manchester Arena victim says safety measures delayed

Figen Murray lost her son Martyn in the Manchester Arena bombing.
Figen Murray lost her son Martyn in the Manchester Arena bombing. Photograph: James Speakman/PA

Figen Murray, who lost her 29-year-old son Martyn Hett in the Manchester Arena bombing, said she wanted now to look forward and make sure the same mistakes never happened again.

Speaking outside Manchester magistrates court shortly after publication of Thursday’s inquiry report, Murray said: “Today we have learned about the failings of the emergency services. There’s no denying these failings led to a loss of life but I’m not here to play the blame game.

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