First victims of Manchester terror attack are girls aged 8 and 18

The fans had attended the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester

Published 23rd May 2017
Last updated 23rd May 2017

The second victim of the terror attack on Manchester last night has been named as 8-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos. The young fan had attended the Ariana Grande concert with her older sister.

Chris Upton, headteacher at Tarleton Community Primary School, said: “News of Saffie’s death in this appalling attack has come as a tremendous shock to all of us and I would like to send our deepest condolences to all of her family and friends. The thought that anyone could go out to a concert and not come home is heartbreaking.

“Saffie was simply a beautiful little girl in every aspect of the word. She was loved by everyone and her warmth and kindness will be remembered fondly. Saffie was quiet and unassuming with a creative flair.

“Our focus is now on helping pupils and staff cope with this shocking news and we have called in specialist support from Lancashire County Council to help us do that. We are a tight-knit school and wider community and will give each other the support that we need at this difficult time.”

Earlier 18-year old Georgina Callander was named as the first victim.

Her friends took to Twitter to pay tribute.

A statement to The Telegraph, from Runshaw College where Georgina attended, read: "It is with enormous sadness that it appears that one of the people who lost their lives in Monday’s Manchester attack was one of our students here at Runshaw College.

"Georgina Callander was a former Bishop Rawstorne pupil studying with us on the second year of her Health and Social Care course.

"Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Georgina’s family, friends, and all of those affected by this loss.

"We are offering all available support possible at this tragic time, including counselling with our dedicated student support team."

We spoke to eye witnesses at the venue on Monday night.

Celebrities across the world have shared their heartbreak at hearing what has happened at a venue that many have performed at.

Here's how the events unfolded:

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that there have been 22 fatalities and 59 people are injured. In a statement released they said this was 'the most horrific incident' they as a force have had to deal with. The full statement also confirmed that the attacker died at the arena and they believe he used an 'improvised explosive device.'

What we know so far:

Prime Minister Theresa May made statement in Downing Street confirming the details.

Theresa May called it a "Callous attack carried out with cold calculation".

The Queen has condemned "act of barbarity" that has "shocked nation", the full statement can be read below.

'Bomb' went off at 10.33pm on Monday evening.

Victims treated at eight hospitals across Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) release a freephone number for people concerned about loved ones 0800 096 0095.

A vigil will be held at 6pm tonight in Albert Square, Manchester.

Manchester Victoria train station remains closed.

Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in South Manchester thought to be in relation to last night's incident.

Ariana Grande has also tweeted how broken she is.

A freephone emergency number has been released for those concerned about friends and family: 0800 096 0095

Our thoughts are with all those affected.