Kim Kardashian deletes ‘disgusting’ Manchester terror attack tribute after criticism

Kardashian was quickly accused of narcissism and making the tragedy about herself 
'Disgusting': Kim Kardashian was slammed for her post
Twitter/ Kim Kardashian
Emma Powell24 May 2017
The Weekender

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Kim Kardashian has deleted a tribute she posted in the wake of the Manchester terror attack after she was heavily criticised.

Kardashian, 36, shared a post on Twitter and Instagram hours after 22 people were killed and a further 120 were injured when a bomb was detonated at Ariana Grande’s concert at Manchester Arena on Monday night.

The reality TV star posted a picture of herself partying at what appears to be a concert with her sister Kendall Jenner and Grande.

She wrote: “I’m praying for everyone in Manchester.

Criticised: Kim Kardashian's social media post has since been deleted
Twitter/ Kim Kardashian

“This is truly so senseless & heart breaking. I can’t imagine the fear and agony these parents must be going through searching for their kids.

“Concerts are supposed to be a place where you can let loose and have fun.

“It’s so scary to not feel safe in this world. My heart goes out to @arianagrande I love you (sic).”

Kardashian was quickly accused of narcissism and making the tragedy about herself instead of those who were caught up in the devastating attack.

She posted: “Broken. From the bottom of my heart, I am so sorry.

“I don't have the words.”

The US pop superstar, who was performing as part of her Dangerous Woman world tour, later flew back to the US. A representative for the singer said it was "highly unlikely" that she will perform her dates at London's O2 arena on Thursday and Friday.

Tributes poured in from stars in the wake of the news with Harry Styles telling fans he had been left heartbroken, while Demi Lovato said she broke down in tears.

Susanna Reid struggled to keep her composure as she spoke to Charlotte Campbell, the mother of missing teenager Olivia Campbell, on Good Morning Britain.

Olivia, from Bury, Greater Manchester, was later named as one of the 22 people killed by suicide bomber Abedi.

The schoolgirl, along with eight-year-old Saffie Roussos and teenager Georgina Callander, were among the first of the terrorist's victims to be named.

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