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Eric Cantona sends video of support to victims of Manchester Arena suicide bomb attack: 'I suffer with you... my heart is with you'

Eric Cantona has given his best wishes to the victims of the Manchester Arena suicide bomb attack on Monday night.

Cantona, who played for Manchester United for five years, said his thoughts were with the families and friends of those affected.

Twenty-two people were killed when an explosion ripped through the foyer of the stadium at 10.33pm after American singer Ariana Grande had finished her concert.

The scene outside Manchester Arena on Monday night after an explosion killed 22 people
The scene outside Manchester Arena on Monday night after an explosion killed 22 people
Eric Cantona recorded a video of support for the people caught up in Monday's attack
Eric Cantona recorded a video of support for the people caught up in Monday's attack

Police said at least 59 people were being treated for injuries at eight hospitals across the north-west city before the number rose to 119.