IS claims responsibility for UK attack

Islamic State supporters have taken to social media sites to celebrate the Manchester attacks, but noone has claimed responsibilty yet.

Islamic State supporters have taken to social media sites to celebrate the Manchester attacks. (AAP)

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack at the Manchester Arena and says it was carried out with an explosive device planted at the concert, according to a statement the group posted on Telegram.

"One of the soldiers of the Caliphate was able to place an explosive device within a gathering of the Crusaders in the city of Manchester," the statement said.