Wigan paid its respects to Manchester bombing victims at vigil
Dozens of people gathered at the war memorial outside the parish church for the vigil.
A minute’s silence was observed before the church bell tolled 22 times, once for each of the victims.
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Hide AdThe Rector of Wigan, Rev Bill Matthews, led the assembled crowd in prayer and gave a blessing.
Pink balloons, the same colour as the ones used in US pop star Ariana Grande’s concert, were then released.
As a final memorial act a single sky lantern was launched high into the air above Wigan.
The event was organised by Glenn Daly and Nathan Ryding and publicised on social media.
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Hide AdA memorial vigil was also held outside Leigh Town Hall on Tuesday evening, with junior sports teams among those taking part.
The parish church also opened a book of condolence and Wiganers lined up to add their messages of solidarity.