Olivia Campbell's parents had put out desperate messages on social media for information on their daughter, 15. Photo: Facebook
Some of the victims who lost their lives in the Manchester terror attack at a packed Ariana Grande concert earlier this week have been named.
Among them children as young as eight years old attending their first ever concert, as well as parents who were coming to pick up their children.
Twenty-two people were killed and 64 others injured when a suicide bomber struck.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed overnight that one of the victims was a police officer, but did not name them after a request from the family.
Here are the victims who have been named so far.
Saffie Rose Roussos aged 8. Photo: Facebook
Saffie Roussos was the youngest victim after she died from her injuries at the concert on Monday night.
Her head teacher at her primary school in Lancashire, Chris Upton said, “Saffie was simply a beautiful little girl in every aspect of the word. She was loved by everyone,” the BBC reported.
“She was loved by everyone and her warmth and kindness will be remembered fondly.”
Saffie-Rose’s mother Lisa and sister Ashlee are being treated for shrapnel injuries in separate hospitals, the Telegraph reported.
Michelle Kiss was confirmed as one of the victims with her niece, Laura Murray, posting on Facebook: “It’s true thankyou everyone for your help we are all heartbroken”.
Ms Kiss is believed to have taken two girls to the concert, thought to be her daughters. The Telegraph reported that one of those girls has been reported as safe.
Photo: Facebook
Mother-of-three Jane Tweddle-Taylor was named as the 11th victim of the Manchester Arena bombing.
A receptionist from Blackpool, Ms Tweddle-Taylor had been waiting for a friend’s daughter outside the concert on Monday night when the blast went off.
Callander and Grande in 2015. Photo: Instagram
Georgina Callander was the first victim named in the Manchester bombing, and was said to be a massive Grande fan.
Her friends at Runshaw College described her as a kind, lovely person, posting tributes on social media to her “kind hearted” nature, saying she “always lit up the room”.
Olivia Campbell, from Bury, Greater Manchester, had been to the concert with her friend, Adam, who was receiving treatment in hospital.
Photo: Facebook
Olivia’s family had spent Tuesday frantically searching for her, hoping she was one of the dozens of people receiving treatment in hospital.
But early on 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 to soon go sing with the angels and keep smiling mummy loves you so much.”
Come Dine With Me winner Martyn Hett was also named as one of the victims.
“His partner Russell Hayward shared the news on Twitter, saying: “We got the news last night that our wonderful, iconic and beautiful Martyn didn’t survive.”
“He left the world exactly how he lived, centre of attention. I’m in a really bad way so please forgive if I don’t reply.”
Soulmate doesn't even come close. Come back to us Martyn so we can watch last nights Corrie together 💔 pic.twitter.com/cXbehUgoxc
— Russell 🍹 (@RussellHayward) May 23, 2017
Marcin and Angelika Klis. Photo: Facebook
Polish citizens resident in the UK, Mr and Mrs Klis had come to collect their daughters after the concert, Poland’s foreign minister said. Their daughters were safe.
The Polish Foreign Minister, Witold Waszczykowski, said: “The parents came after the concert to collect their daughters and unfortunately we have information that they are dead.”
In the hours after the bombing, their daughter Alex tried to desperately find them, writing on Facebook: “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.”
Marcin worked at taxi service in York.
Kelly Brewster, 32, and her partner Ian Winslow. Photo: Facebook
Sheffield woman Kelly Brewster has been named a hero after she died shielding her niece from the blast.
She leaves behind a her partner, Ian Winslow and a young daughter, Phoebe.
“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.” Mr Winslow wrote on Facebook.
“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.”
Mothers Alison Howe, 45, and Lisa Lees, 47, from Oldham, had been waiting in the foyer to collect their teenage daughters after the concert when the bomb went off.
Both had been reported missing after the attack, and on Tuesday night their relatives confirmed they were among the 22 victims of the atrocity.
A pop fan, Mr Atkinson was reportedly leaving the venue when he was targeted by the attacker.
A statement on a fundraising page set up by his friends and family said: “John tragically lost his life last night (22/05/17) in the Manchester men bomb attack… John was one in a million and loved by so many!!”
“A true gentleman. R.I.P John thoughts and prayers with you family and all of the other victims effected by this tragedy”.
John Atkinson was named as a third bombing victim. Photo: Facebook
