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Tight security measures are in place as thousands of fans attend a concert in tribute to victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack.

The One Love Manchester event was organised by Ariana Grande at Old Trafford cricket ground after her gig was targeted by a suicide bomber last month - killing 22 people and injuring dozens of others.

All of those who had attended Grande's concert have been offered free tickets to the show.

Some attendees have admitted to feeling nervous following Saturday night's terror attack in central London.

But organisers said the event would go ahead "loudly" and with "greater purpose" after a van struck pedestrians on London Bridge, with three attackers then stabbing people indiscriminately.

The large crowd fell silent at the start of the concert to remember those who were killed and injured in both Manchester and London.

Kicking off the concert, Marcus Mumford told concert-goers: "Let's not be afraid."

His performance was followed by Take That, with star Gary Barlow telling the crowd: "Our thoughts are with everyone that's been affected by this but right now we want to stand strong, look at the AG百家乐在线官网, sing loud and proud."

Robbie Williams then led the thousands inside the venue in a chorus of: "Manchester, we're strong, we're strong, we're strong.

"We're still singing our songs, our songs, our songs."

During an emotional rendition of his hit song Angels, Williams told the crowd: "I need you on this one."

Describing the "emotional" atmosphere at Old Trafford, Sky's Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer said: "It's turning into a real celebration of community spirit and people coming together.

"Everyone's joining in, everyone wants to sing out with one voice."

American star Grande said she was "praying for London" after the atrocity in the capital, which killed seven and left 48 injured.

Including the Manchester Arena bombing, the London attack made it three mass casualty terror attacks in the UK within four months.

Armed police surrounded the Old Trafford venue but were seen posing for photographs as concert-goers arrived.

Fans were urged not to bring bags in order to speed up searches as people entered the concert.

Sunday night's show will raise money for the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, and is featuring A-list acts including Coldplay, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Usher and Miley Cyrus.

Linda Tipping, 50, from Chorley, wore Grande's signature bunny ears but confessed she was "nervous" following the London attack.

She said: "I thought about not coming after last night. But friends said 'don't be stupid, enjoy yourself and don't think about it'.

"We can't let them stop us."

Liam Rees, 18, from South Wales, revealed he had given a spare ticket to the Old Trafford concert to Kellie Royle, 41, who had helped him and a friend get home after the Manchester attack.

He admitted he had been "all over the place" after hearing about the attack in London but added: "It's important to live your life to the fullest."