Manchester attack: Police release CCTV image of suicide bomber Salman Abedi in hunt for missing suitcase

Police have warned people not to approach a blue suitcase that Salman Abedi was seen carrying just before the Manchester bombing atrocity.

A CCTV image of Abedi carrying the suitcase in Manchester city centre has been released by detectives probing the bombing.

The footage was filmed just hours before he killed 22 people and himself at the Manchester Arena.

The force has urged people to contact them immediately if they spot the blue case.

Detective Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson, from the North West Counter Terrorism Unit, said: "We believe Abedi was in possession of this case in the days before the attack at Manchester Arena on Monday 22 May.

"I want to stress that this is a different item than the one he used in the attack."

He added: "We have no reason to believe the case and its contents contain anything dangerous, but would ask people to be cautious."

Mr Jackson continued: "The public should not approach the case if they see it but contact police immediately on 999."

As well as the CCTV image of Abedi, detectives have released a picture of a replica case, as they continue to piece together the terrorist's movements in the lead-up to the attack.

It is known that the 22-year-old visited the Wilmslow Road area of Manchester and was also seen in Manchester city centre with the wheeled case.

GMP are urging anyone with details about the suitcase to get in touch and let them know.