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Manchester Arena: a message of remembrance from the SIA

Friday, 22 May 2026
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Manchester Arena: a message of remembrance from the SIA
SIA Chair Mike Cunningham CBE QPM and SIA Chief Executive Michelle Russell share a message of remembrance 9 years on from the Manchester Arena attack.

Today, our thoughts are with the people of Manchester. We remember the 22 people who lost their lives, the hundreds who were injured, and the families whose lives were permanently shattered by the devastating attack at the Manchester Arena on the 22 May 2017. Nine years on, you remain very much in our thoughts and at the forefront of our mission.  

We remain committed to playing our part to strengthen public safety and continue to be humbled and honoured to be appointed as the Martyn’s Law regulator. We fully understand the deep significance of this new law and the responsibility it places upon us and others.   

We stand united with our partners in government and the wider security community in keeping people and places safe and secure across the UK. 

Mike Cunningham, CBE, QPM, Chair – Security Industry Authority 

Michelle Russell, Chief Executive – Security Industry Authority

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