Missing Barra teen Laura MacIntyre found in hospital following Manchester attack

Fears had been growing for the safety of Laura MacIntyre who had attended the Ariana Grande concert that was the location of a horrific terrorist attack.

15-year-old Laura, from Barra, was reported missing but was found at a Manchester hospital being treated for serious injuries.

Sadly at this time of writing Laura's friend Eilidh MacLeod is still missing.

Laura is pictured below in the black Adidas top, her friend Eliidh is standing next to her on the right. Laura's dad had shared the plea on Twitter to locate both girls.

Nicola Sturgeon has offered support and said,

"Police Scotland are in contact with and offering support to the families of Laura MacIntyre and Eilidh MacLeod, the two young girls from Barra who are still unaccounted for having attended the concert last night.

"It is hard for anyone of us to imagine the anguish their families are going through right now. They are in our thoughts.

She added, "The Scottish government and Police Scotland will do all we possibly can to ensure they have all the support that they need."

Angus MacNeil, who has represented the island as SNP MP since 2005, said the older girl is being treated in hospital in Manchester. “Laura is alive in hospital and is in a serious condition,” he said. “We are obviously still extremely worried about Eilidh. We have no news at the moment.”

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that there have been 22 fatalities in total 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'.

So far three victims have been named.

26-year-old John Atkinson from Bury in Greater Manchester, eight-year-old Saffie Roussos and 18-year-old Georgina Bethany Callander, both from Lancashire.

Eight-year-old Saffie Roussos and 18-year-old Georgina Callander

Here's how it all unfolded:

Ariana Grande tweeted last night simply saying, 'broken, from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.' sic

Celebrities across the world have also been paying tribute to those caught up in the attacks.

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

Our thoughts are with all affected.