A Mormon church which used an image of the Manchester Arena terror attack to advertise services has taken down a huge banner after a 'disgusted' survivor complained.

Advertising outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wythenshawe, south Manchester, featured a photograph showing armed police and paramedics in the aftermath of last May's bomb.

Alongside the image were the words: 'Are you prepared for possible disasters?' Come on Saturday Jan 27 11am to 1pm to see if we can help you', and featured an I Love Manchester logo.

The Mormon church is accused of 'insensitive scaremongering' after using a 'disgusting' banner featuring the Manchester terror attack to advertise their services

The banner was branded as 'insensitive scaremongering' by a man who was at the arena the night suicide bomber Salman Abedi killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert on May 22.

The 30-year-old from Sale, Manchester, who works near the church but asked not to be named, said: 'I work here everyday and was at the Arena that night.

'I do not want reminding of that everyday when I come into work. A lot of people have seen it and I do not think I am the first person to be disgusted by it.'

It's understood the banner was put up last Thursday night but was removed on the back of complaints.

Although not injured in the bombing, the man vividly recalls being caught up in the panic and fear as he left the Arena with friends.

He added: 'I was shocked when I first saw the banner. The incident is still fresh in everyone's minds.

The advertisement was pinned up outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wythenshawe, south Manchester, and featured a photograph showing armed police and paramedics in the aftermath of last May's bomb

'I would say it's scaremongering - it's the wording and the use of the picture.'

'They could have used a general image of a hurricane or floods but armed officers and an ambulance? Everyone has been affected by what happened, not just people who were there.'

Found in the 19th century by Joseph Smith, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who are known as 'Mormons', are a worldwide faith movement, but hold a number of beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity.

A spokesman for the church claimed the banner did not portray what the event was meant to be, and that there was a misunderstanding. Above, armed police on the night of the attack

A spokesman for the church said: 'The imagery used on the banner did not portray what the event is actually intended to be, and was a misunderstanding.

'It certainly was not our intention to upset anyone and the banner was taken down as soon as we heard that it might have caused upset.

'In line with our desire to follow Christ's example and seek to help people in taking care of themselves and others, the event is designed as an aid to be more self-reliant and prepared to face life's challenges.'