On 22 May 2017, a lone suicide bomber detonated a homemade bomb outside the Manchester Arena after an Ariana Grande concert.  250 people were injured.

22 were killed.

These 22 images were taken by Hungarian photographer Miki Csepely Knorr (friend and honorary Mancunian) in the days immediately following the most deadly attack in the UK since the 2005 London bombings. They record the aftermath days when locals stood together and struggled to come to terms with events that had shaken their city. See all 22 images at Noortherncomfort.com. Images by Miki Csepely Knorr, words by Antony Alton.

A colour image of bee banner saying 'Unity is Strength' in Albert Square, Manchester in front of the town hall.

Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square: The bee has been the symbol of Manchester since it was granted city status in 1842. Representing the ‘worker bees’ of this industrial powerhouse of the Victorian age, it can be seen all around the city on civic buildings, pint glasses, floor tiles.

A black and white image of a Response Pastor in St Ann's Square, Manchester.

St Ann’s Square: In the shadow of the historic church, people gather to reflect, talk and share. Response Pastors – trained volunteers who offer support and compassion to all in the event of a crisis or emergency – are on hand to offer emotional assistance.

A colour image of floral tributes in St Ann's Square, Manchester.

St Ann’s Square: A sea of flowers and messages appears in St Ann’s Square overnight, turning it into an unofficial and spontaneous temporary memorial. It is reluctantly cleared by the council a 2 weeks later when it almost blocks the busy thoroughfare.

A black and white image of a Muslim protest against terrorism by Islam Against Extremism on Market Street, Manchester. Taken days after the deadly Arena bomb of May 22, 2017 that killed 22 people.

Market St: Days after May 22, Members of Islam Against Extremism directly address a city still reeling from the shockwaves. They offer an anti-terror message from the religion that many hold responsible for Salman Abedi’s actions.

A colour image of a father and son in St Ann's Square, Manchester

Mancunians stand together.

Stevenson Square, Manchester days after the bomb of May 22.

Bees buzz into Stephenson Square as resident graffiti artists respond to the defiant mood of the city. 

Thousands of bee tattoos are inked all over the North West to raise money for the victims. Ariana Grande is one of the proud recipients and becomes a Mancunian in spirit.

See all 22 images at Noortherncomfort.com. Images by Miki Csepely Knorr, words by Antony Alton.