Overview
- The awards cover children and others lacking capacity, with identities protected under anonymity orders.
- The largest single payout is nearly £11.4 million to a teenager with catastrophic injuries, with another award exceeding £5.2 million.
- Greater Manchester Police, British Transport Police, arena operator SMG/Legends and security firm Showsec will contribute after issuing apologies and acknowledging failures.
- A further 352 claims will now be finalised under confidentiality, with per‑defendant contributions not disclosed.
- The civil resolutions follow Sir John Saunders’ inquiry, which found missed opportunities and serious shortcomings in venue security.