LONDON, United Kingdom — A homeless man hailed as a hero for coming to the aid of victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack in May appeared in court on Wednesday charged with stealing from two of them. But Greater Manchester Police have accused him of stealing from the victims. Pauline Healey, whose 14-year-old granddaughter was killed in the blast set off by suicide bomber Salman Abedi, was injured in the attack. ADVERTISEMENTHis story had touched hearts amid national mourning following the attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group. Manchester Arena producers said Wednesday that they would re-open on September 9 for the first time since the attack, with a charity concert that will include Noel Gallagher from the Manchester band Oasis.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 16, 2017 15:33 UTC