Only three ambulance staff went into the scene of the Manchester Arena explosion because it was not declared safe to enter by firearms police, the public inquiry has heard. Mr Ennis told the inquiry that when firearms officers were deployed into the City Room they were 'restricting the access into that area somewhat'. He said: 'The firearms police officers made it clear to me on several occasions they felt it was not yet declared safe.' He told the inquiry when firearms officers were deployed into the City Room they were 'restricting the access into that area somewhat'. He accepted that no police officer, whether armed or not, indicated he should leave the City Room or that other paramedics would not be allowed in.

Source: Daily Mail May 25, 2021 19:35 UTC