The Chairman of the Manchester Arena Inquiry published Volume Two of his report yesterday, detailing his findings and recommendations on the emergency response to the attack. Andrew Warnock KC and Laura Johnson KC represented Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service throughout the Inquiry.
They were instructed by Paul Tarne and Rosanne McNeil of Weightmans.
The report is published here: https://manchesterarenainquiry.org.uk/report-volume-two
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