Manchester Arena Bombing: final report today
The third and final report from the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 is to be published later today. Twenty-two people died and hundreds were injured in a suicide attack at the end of an Ariana Grande concert on May 22. Chairman Sir John Saunders is expected to release his findings on […]
PM Rishi Sunak calls Figen Murray over Martyn’s Law
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has personally contacted the mother of a Manchester Arena bomb victim who is also crafting legislation designed to improve security at public venues. Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett died in the 2017 terror attack, received a phone call from the PM before Christmas to thank her for her “tireless” working […]
Figen Murray appeals to PM Rishi Sunak over Martyn’s Law
Campaigner Figen Murray has sent a personal message to the country’s top political figures in the hope of boosting her proposed security legislation. Figen Murray’s son Martyn Hett was one of 22 people who lost their lives in a terrorist attack after an Ariana Grande concert in May 2017. She sent a direct message to […]
Figen Murray awarded OBE for counter-terror security campaign
The mother of a Manchester Arena bombing victim has been awarded the OBE for her successful campaign for greater security at venues. Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett died in the 2017 attack, accepted her medal at Buckingham Palace. Since his death, the mother of five studied for a Master’s degree in counter-terrorism and lobbied […]
Figen Murray completes Master’s degree in counter-terrorism
Figen Murray has completed her two year course at the University of Central Lancashire (Uclan), Preston, and has graduated with a Master’s Degree in Counter-Terrorism. Murray’s son, Martyn Hett, was one of the 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena attacks which took place in 2017. Since the devastating event occurred, Murray has worked alongside […]
Exclusive interview with Figen Murray: Putting security in the spotlight
Figen Murray discusses the Manchester Arena Inquiry and the positive impact Martyn’s Law is set to have on protective security protocol. On 22 May 2017, Martyn Hett was killed alongside 21 other attendees of an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena. As the years have passed, Martyn’s mother, Figen Murray, has worked tirelessly with […]
International Security Week 2020: Shaun Hipgrave and Figen Murray discuss ‘Protect and Prepare’
After much anticipation, the high-level discussions which took place on Day 1 of International Security Week 2020 certainly didn’t disappoint. During the ‘Protecting Crowded Places’ segment on Day 1 (Monday 30 November), Senior Home Office Official, Shaun Hipgrave, as well as Figen Murray – the mother of Martyn Hett who was tragically killed in the […]