DESPERATE families turned to social media in search of their loved ones in the aftermath of the Manchester terror attack.
Social media sites were awash with images of young people still missing after the explosion, including many teenagers and children.
On Twitter the hashtag '#missinginManchester' gained momentum as parents, relatives and friends frantically tried to track them down.
"Everyone please share this, my little sister Emma was at the Ari concert tonight in #Manchester and she isn't answering her phone, please help me," read one message posted online, alongside a picture of a blonde girl with flowers in her hair.
Thousands of teenagers were inside the Manchester Arena for a concert by Ariana Grande on Monday night when the blast happened, which left 22 dead and at least 59 injured.
Some hotels near the arena took in stranded children in the immediate aftermath and looked after them overnight.
Facebook activated its safety check feature so people could let loved ones know they are safe, and an emergency helpline, 0161 856 9400, was set up for those searching for loved ones.
Amid the devastation, many used social media to share small stories of hope and generosity by the people of Manchester in the wake of the bombing.
On Twitter, '#RoomForManchester' began trending in the immediate aftermath as individuals and businesses offered places to stay for those in need.
Bars stayed open to offer free hot drinks and shelter, while some taxi drivers gave people free lifts home.
Others online offered any help they could – a sofa to sleep on, a phone charger, or even a cup of tea.
Driver AJ Singh told Channel 4 News: "I've had people who needed to find loved ones. I've dropped them off to the hospital. They've not had any money, they've been stranded.
"We should come out and show whoever's done this that it doesn't matter because Manchester, we're glue and we stick together when it counts."
