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Vigils are being held in Wales tonight to pause and remember the victims who were killed in the Manchester terror attack.

Cardiff council has confirmed that a vigil will be held outside the Senedd in Cardiff Bay at 5.30pm on Tuesday.

People will also be coming together in Swansea’s Castle Square at 6pm.

It has been called to show solidarity with the people of Manchester, who will also staging a vigil, following the suicide blast at Manchester Arena, on Monday night killing 22 people, including youngsters, and injuring 59 others.

Swansea People’s Assembly and Stand Up To Racism are staging the event.

Castle Square’s Big Screen will be on silent throughout the vigil, with suitable messages to appear.



Councillor Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said: "The vigil will allow Swansea people to pay their respects to the victims of last night’s horrific terrorist attack in Manchester.



"We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Manchester and would like to offer our sympathies to the families and friends of everyone affected."

A short vigil will also be held in Pontypridd at 6pm.

The vigil will take place by the Victorian Fountain on Taff Street, where visitors to the town have already started placing candles to pay their respects.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Mayor Margaret Tegg said: “At times like these, it is so difficult to find the right words but I am sure I speak on behalf of everyone living, working and staying in our County Borough when I say that our thoughts are very much with the people of Manchester.

"Our prayers and sympathies go to all friends and families of those affected by the atrocities and we are united in our grief for all of those innocent people who lost their lives on what should have been an enjoyable night out.

"As a mark of respect, flags will continue to fly at half mast at the Council’s main buildings across our County Borough as we join with the rest of Wales and the UK at such a tragic time.

“I would like to express my admiration of the Emergency Services who dealt, and continue to deal, with this unfolding situation with such professionalism, bravery and selflessness."

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has also said a vigil will be held at 6pm on Tuesday in Albert Square, Manchester.

Flags were being flown at half mast at many council buildings across the country as a sign of respect.

Diversity Wales also announced that a vigil and minute's silence would be held at Flintshire Price on Saturday, donations will be taken too.