More victims of the Manchester bombing named

On Monday night at the end of an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena, a bomb was detonated that took the lives of 22 people. Most of those who tragically lost their lives have now been named.

Courtney Boyle and Philip Tron

Leeds Beckett University student Courtney Boyle, 19, and Philip Tron, 32, both from Gateshead, are also among the dead.

Deborah Hutchinson, Ms Boyle's mother and the partner of Mr Tron, described the pair as both my angels flying high in the sky''.

In a statement issued through Greater Manchester Police, Ms Hutchinson, said: My stunning amazing beautiful daughter you were my rock, you made me so proud with all you had achieved.

And my gorgeous crazy Philip, you made my world a happy place and now you are both my angels flying high in the sky.''

Elaine McIver

The family of Elaine McIver, a Cheshire Police officer killed in the Manchester bombing, have said "she would want us all to carry on regardless and not be frightened by fear tactics''.

"Elaine was a much loved daughter, sister, Auntie, friend and colleague, the best we could ever have wished for.

"She was everyone's friend, thoughtful beyond belief with an effervescent and outgoing personality.

"She would have been devastated by the injuries sustained by her partner Paul, and we all wish him a speedy recovery.

"Elaine just loved life, and had a major love of music. Despite what has happened to her, she would want us all to carry on regardless and not be frightened by fear tactics, instead she regularly urged us all to rise up against it.

"Although we will all miss her beyond belief, we absolutely know she will live in our hearts forever."

Wendy Fawell

Staff at a primary school have expressed their "deep sadness'' after confirming the death of one of their former colleagues in the Manchester bombing.

The family of Wendy Fawell, from Otley, West Yorkshire, had mounted a frantic campaign to find the 50-year-old who had been missing since Monday night's explosion.

On Thursday, St Oswald's C of E Primary School, in Guiseley, said on Twitter: "It is with deepest sadness that I confirm that our former colleague Wendy Fawell was killed in the Manchester bombing. RIP, Wendy.''

Ms Fawell was reported to have been about to leave the concert with her 15-year-old daughter Charlotte, along with a friend and her sons, when they were caught in the attack.

Charlotte was taken to hospital in Oldham and her brother, Adam Fawell, 29, began a desperate search for his mother.

Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post earlier this week, Mr Fawell said: "We are just hoping for anything and something but there is just nothing, nothing, nothing.''

He said: "The support we are getting from friends and family is unbelievable and the stuff that is going around generally is incredible and a little bit overwhelming.''

More than 100 people attended a vigil for Ms Fawell in Otley on Tuesday evening.

Eilidh MacLeod

The family of a schoolgirl who was killed in the Manchester Arena bomb attack have paid tribute to her.

Eilidh MacLeod, 14, from Barra in the Outer Hebrides, had been missing since the explosion at the Ariana Grande concert on Monday night.

Her friend, Laura MacIntyre, 15, was seriously injured and is being treated in a Manchester hospital.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Wednesday that all of the victims had been accounted for.

On Thursday, Eilidh's parents issued a statement via the police.

It said: Our family is devastated and words cannot express how we feel at losing our darling Eilidh.

Eilidh was vivacious and full of fun. She loved all music whether it was listening to Ariana or playing the bagpipes with her pipe band.

As a family we would like to express our thanks and gratitude for the support and kind messages we have received at this difficult time.''

A teenage couple killed in the Manchester Arena bombing wanted to be together forever and now they are'', their families have said.

Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry

Chloe Rutherford, 17, and Liam Curry, 19, from South Shields, were "inseperable" and "beautiful inside and out", their grieving relatives said as they became the latest youngsters known to have died in the atrocity.

The teenage sweethearts were among 22 people killed, including an eight-year-old girl, when suicide bomber Salman Abedi blew himself up after a pop concert on Monday night.

In a joint statement released through Greater Manchester Police their relatives said: On the night our daughter Chloe died and our son Liam died, their wings were ready but our hearts were not.

They were perfect in every way for each other and were meant to be.

They were beautiful inside and out to ourselves and our families, and they were inseparable.

Chloe always described herself as ditzy who Liam adored and would do anything for, including dealing with Chloe's demands for chocolate.

They lived to go to new places together and explore different cities. They wanted to be together forever and now they are.''

Mr Curry, a former pupil of Gateshead College, was studying for a degree in sport and exercise science at Northumbria University.

Michelle Kiss

Michelle Kiss was at Manchester Arena with two young girls, who are believed to be her daughters. One of the girls is believed to have been found safe.

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She wrote on Facebook before the event, 'Excited girlies ready to watch Ariana' with a photo of the two young girls.

Tributes have been pouring in on Facebook to Michelle with comments such as one from Heather Ostler which said, 'RIP michelle my thoughts and prayers are with you. What a waste of young life. Xx'.

Michelle was a loving wife to Tony and mother to Dillon, Eliot and Millie.

Sorrell Leczkowski

A 14-year-old girl who died in the Manchester bombing that also left her mother and grandmother in hospital dreamed of being an architect, her heartbroken grandfather has said.

Michael Healey said granddaughter Sorrell Leczkowski, from Adel, Leeds, was our rock'' as he paid tribute to theclever, talented, creative girl''.

In a statement issued through Greater Manchester Police, he said his wife Pauline remains in intensive care and Sorrell's mother Samantha is recovering from surgery as she tries to make sense of the devastating loss of her daughter''.

Mr Healey said: I am absolutely heartbroken to confirm that my granddaughter was killed in the terror attack that claimed so many innocent lives.

Sorrell was only 14, but she was our rock, she kept us all grounded. She was such a clever, talented, creative girl, there was nothing she couldn't do.

She was going to be an architect and wanted to go to Columbia University in New York to study so that she could build hotels with slides coming out of the rooms and so that she could build her mum a house.

My wife is currently in intensive care, and Samantha is recovering from surgery as she tries to make sense of the devastating loss of her daughter.''

Jane Tweddle

Jane Tweddle, 50, had been for dinner with a friend before heading to the arena to pick up her friend’s children on Monday night.

Jane was waiting in the foyer when the bomb exploded.

She worked as a receptionist at South Shore Academy in Blackpool, Lancashire.

A statement from Jane Bailey, Principal of South Shore Academy:

'We are devastated at this sad news. Jane was a well-loved member of staff and our thoughts are with her friends and family at this terrible time.'

'Jane was a truly wonderful friend and colleague to all of us at South Shore Academy. As our receptionist, she was in many ways, the public face of the school and she represented us amazingly in this role. We have received numerous messages of condolences from parents, students, community members and colleagues across Blackpool for which we are very grateful. All of them say the same things about our lovely Jane…. bubbly, kind, welcoming, funny, generous….. the list goes on. Our thoughts are also with her family at this dreadful time and in particular her three daughters. In our school family and theirs …… she is irreplaceable, much loved and will never be forgotten.'

Nell Jones

Police have confirmed 14-year-old Nell Jones from Goostrey, Cheshire also tragically died on Monday night.

Denis Oliver from Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School & Sixth Form College released the following statement:

'Nell’s family have been searching for her since the incident in the hope that they would find her being cared for in hospital. Unfortunately, the police have now confirmed that Nell died at the scene.

We have now informed the whole of the school community through assemblies in which the students and their teachers reflected together on memories of Nell and shared their grief together.

We are all devastated by the loss and as a school community we must now come to terms with what has happened. Nell was a very bright and popular student. Her Form Tutor, David Wheeler said “Nell was a very popular girl, always smiling, always positive. Her tutor group have been together since the transition from primary school. It feels like they have lost a sister not a classmate”

Over the coming days we will give everyone ample opportunity to pass on their memories of Nell. In the meantime we will be providing professional support to children,staff and parents as necessary.

The wellbeing of all of the children within our close school community is now our number one priority.

I have met with Mr and Mrs Jones this morning and offered our sincere condolences on behalf of everyone at our school. I cannot imagine the loss they must feel.

Nell’s family are devastated by the news and have asked that they be allowed to come to terms with their loss in private.'

Angelika and Marcin Klis

A Polish couple who had gone to Manchester Arena to collect their daughters were among the victims named on Wednesday morning.

Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski told a Polish radio station: 'The parents came after the concert to collect their daughters and unfortunately we have information that they are dead. The children are safe.'

A spokesman for the country's foreign ministry said 'at least two people have died and one person has been injured' but could not confirm any further details.

Yesterday York College student Alex Klis said she was looking for her parents Angelika and Marcin, who had been missing since the attack.

In a post shared widely on Facebook she wrote: 'Anyone who is in any safe place or hospital in Manchester, if anyone comes across my parents please please let me know as they've been missing ever since the attack.'

Olivia Campbell-Hardy

Meanwhile, the mother of a 15-year-old girl has paid tribute to her 'precious' daughter, who was among the 22 people killed by suicide bomber Salman Abedi.

Olivia Campbell-Hardy, from Bury, Greater Manchester, was only 15-years-old.

Olivia's family had spent Tuesday frantically searching for her, but in the early hours of Wednesday Charlotte Campbell revealed her daughter had died in the blast.

Alongside a photo of Olivia she wrote on Facebook: 'RIP my darling precious gorgeous girl Olivia Campbell taken far far too soon go sing with the angels and keep smiling mummy loves you so much.'

During her earlier emotional appeal, Ms Campbell said Olivia had been to the concert with her friend, Adam, who was receiving treatment in hospital.

"I last had contact with her at half past eight last night.'

"She was at the concert, she'd just seen the support act and said she was having an amazing time and thanking me for letting her go.''

Saffie Rose Roussos

Tributes have been paid to those killed in the blast, including Saffie, who was described by the headteacher at her school near Preston as a "beautiful little girl''.

Saffie had been at the concert with her mother, Lisa Roussos, and sister, Ashlee Bromwich, who is in her 20s, from Leyland, Lancashire.

They are both now in separate hospitals being treated for injuries, friends said.

Georgina Callander

Another victim was named by her college as Georgina Callander, who was studying health and social care at Runshaw College in Leyland, Lancashire.

The college spoke of its 'enormous sadness' after hearing of Ms Callander's death.

A spokesman said the teenager was on the second year of her course, and was a former student at Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy.

'Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Georgina's family, friends, and all of those affected by this loss,' the college said.

John Atkinson

Tributes have also been paid to 26-year-old John Atkinson from Bury, who was named by friends on Facebook as a victim.

Friends of Mr Atkinson set up a fund for his family, which received more than £1,000 in less than an hour after being established.

'John was one in a million and loved by so many,' wrote Hayley Turk, who organised the fund through website GoFundMe. She added he was a true gentlemen.

Kelly Brewster

Kelly Brewster, from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, was reported to be among those missing following the attack.

Her partner Ian Winslow, later wrote on Facebook: 'Not sure how this works but it isn't good news. Kelly Brewster wasn't one of the unidentified hospital patients. She has sadly passed away in the terror attack yesterday.'

'Kelly really was the happiest she has ever been and we had so many things planned together. My daughter Phoebe will be absolutely devastated like we all are.'

Alison Howe

Alison Howe, 45, from Royton, Greater Manchester, was reported missing by relatives along with her friend, Lisa Lees.

A family member wrote on Facebook late on Tuesday: 'They took a caring beautiful mum and step mother away from us all she was amazing to us all x love you loads Alison Howe xx.'

Lisa Lees

Lisa Lees who was 47 and also from Royton in Oldham was killed in the foyer too.

Her death was confirmed on social media by her brother Lee Hunter:

"For those who don’t know Lisa is gone but never, ever forgotten. I love you Lisa I’ll miss you so much."

Martyn Hett

29 year old Martyn Hett was at the concert with a friend but became separated from him.

Another friend Russell Hayward took to Twitter this morning to speak of their loss:

"We got the news last night that our wonderful iconic and beautiful Martyn didn't survive."

"He left this world exactly how he lived, centre of attention."

Ariana Grande, whose concert was targeted, tweeted how sorry she was and told fans she feels 'broken'.

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