News of the Manchester bombing broke a little way into the start of BBC Radio Manchester’s late night phone-in segment, with callers bringing the news to the station live on the air.

Manning the phones was Allan Beswick, whose evening slot typically begins at 10am and runs until 1am before BBC Radio Five Live takes over the channel through until the morning breakfast show.

On Monday, he stayed on at the studio until 5am to take calls from the public and fellow local BBC journalists about the explosion that killed 22 people and injured dozens, including children.