WEST Midlands Ambulance Service sent a number of resources to provide support during the Manchester terror attack.

A spokesman for WMAS said: "Our thoughts are very much with our colleagues in the emergency services and the people of Manchester after the explosion at the Manchester Arena last night.

"As part of a our well rehearsed contingency plans a number of ambulance resources were sent into the North West Ambulance Service area to provide support while NWAS were dealing with the incident.

"These resources have now been stood down and returned to their normal operating areas.

"We would like to thank the many staff who offered to stay late and work additional shifts.

"The Manchester incident emergency phone number 0161 856 9400."

West Mercia Police and the chief constable of West Midlands Police have also spoken out after the tragedy.