A VIGIL will be held in Newport city centre in the wake of the terror attack in Manchester.

It will start at Westgate Square on Friday, May 26 at 6pm.

Events organisers, including Newport City Council, mosques, churches, charities, youth groups and schools, have said that the vigil will be led by children and young people.

The vigil will also include music and recitals from Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed and St Julians, followed by a live music set supported by Newport City Radio and words from young people from youth groups in Maindee, Pill and the Islamic Society of Wales.

The event will end with a few words from Christian and Muslim faith leaders and a minute of silent reflection.

Debbie Wilcox, leader of the council, said: “Children and young people are precious to the people of every community, which makes this attack all the more upsetting.

"The communities of Newport are committed to our children and young people being active, vocal and listened to.

"This event will reflect all of those ideals."

Mubarak Ali, of the Islamic Society of Gwent, said: “We felt the need to move beyond words and to show that people from different backgrounds genuinely do work, live and play together in this city.

"Cohesion is not a myth, it’s a reality and it feels good."

Kebba Manneh, from charity SEWREC which promotes equality and diversity, said: “Everybody is welcome.

"People can bring candles, people can bring flowers, but most of all we ask them to bring their friends and their families”

Twenty-two people were killed and 59 injured by 22-year-old Salman Abedi, who has been named as the perpetrator of bombing, which occurred at the end of an Ariane Grande concert at the Manchester Arena.

Prime minister Theresa May has also raised the terror threat level in the UK to the highest possible rating – critical – with just over a week to go before the Champions League finals take place in Cardiff.

If you would like to take part contact David Phillips on 01633 250 006 or david.phillips@sewrec.wales or, alternatively, simply turn up.