Via its official Twitter account, the embassy asked all Indonesians to avoid areas near the Manchester Arena.

The Indonesian Embassy has also opened a hotline at +447881221235 to those seeking information or help.   

Nineteen people have been killed in a suspected terrorist attack during a pop concert by United States star Ariana Grande in the northwest English city of Manchester, police said Tuesday as reported by AFP.

There were scenes of panic as Grande's audience of youthful fans fled the 21,000-capacity venue after what eyewitnesses described as a "huge bomb-like bang" in the foyer area at the end of the concert.

A fleet of ambulances was seen rushing to the venue and bomb disposal teams were dispatched soon after, as city residents opened up their doors to stranded concert-goers after train services were shut down.

"So far 19 people have been confirmed dead, with around 50 others injured. This is currently being treated as a terrorist incident until police know otherwise," police said in a statement.

British Prime Minister Theresa May condemned the "appalling terrorist attack."

"All our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who have been affected," she said in a statement. (ebf)

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