People in Dover district has joined the shock, sorrow and outrage over the Manchester terror atrocity.

A suicide bomber killed more than 20 and injured around 50 more adults and children who had attended an Ariana Grande concert last night (Monday).

Police said the lone bomber died in the attack, which caused a huge bang and left many in the 21,000 crowd racing to leave the Manchester Arena venue.

Dover, Deal and Sandwich Town Halls all had their flags flown at half mast today along with Deal Pier, the Dover District Council offices in Whitfield and the Dover Town Council offices at Maison Dieu House.

Dover mayor Neil Rix said on behalf of his town council: “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victims and their families at this most difficult time.

“It’s hard to imagine how the people of Manchester are coping after this shocking attack on personal liberties.

"But I’m sure the whole of Dover will be wishing them strength in the coming days.”

There will be a minute’s silence for the victims before the town’s mayor making ceremony on Thursday evening when Cllr Rix is returned to office.

Cllr Sue Chandler, chairman of Dover District Council said: “We are deeply shocked by the news from Manchester and our thoughts are with the family and friends of all those affected by this horrific attack.”

Political parties suspended general election campaigning in the wake of the bombing but candidates voiced their sadness and anger.

Charlie Elphicke, Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Dover, said he was “shocked by the appalling and barbaric attack in Manchester.

“Thoughts and prayers with all those affected and their families.”

Fellow Tory Craig Mackinlay, who is standing in South Thanet, described the attack as an “indescribable evil against innocent youngsters. We mourn with you.”

This is the worst terrorist outrage on British soil since the 7/7 bombing of 2005 in London when 52 victims died.