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Manchester attack: The victims

Many young people were among the victims of Monday night's terrorist attack in Manchester 
Many young people were among the victims of Monday night's terrorist attack in Manchester  Many young people were among the victims of Monday night's terrorist attack in Manchester 

All of the 22 victims of Monday night's terrorist attack in Manchester have been named.

Greater Manchester Chief Constable Ian Hopkins has confirmed that one of the victims of the Manchester Arena attack was a serving police officer. 

He told reporters: "Very sadly I can confirm one of the victims is a serving police officer. In respect of the family's wishes I will make no further comment at this stage."

The BBC reported that the officer was with her husband and two children.

All three were injured, the husband critically, the corporation said.

Sources said the family are from Cheshire.

Victims who have been named include: 

Elaine McIver

Elaine McIver 
Elaine McIver  Elaine McIver 

The family of the off-duty Cheshire Police officer have said "she would want us all to carry on regardless and not be frightened by fear tactics".

Elaine was with her partner Paul who was seriously injured and two children, who were also hurt in the attack.

In a statement issued through Greater Manchester Police, Elaine's family said: "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."

Megan Hurley

Schoolgirl Megan (15) was the final victim to be named.

A pupil of Halewood Academy in Liverpool, the teenager reportedly went to the concert with her older brother who was seriously injured.

A relative wrote on Facebook that Megan's parents are "destroyed beyond words". They added: "It doesn't seem fair for two kids to go to a concert and only one returns how in God's name could this happen to such a lovely family...heartbroken."

Courtney Boyle and Philip Tron

Philip Tron (32) died alongside his partner's daughter Courtney Boyle (19), both from Gateshead.

In a statement issued through Greater Manchester Police, Ms Boyle's mother, Deborah Hutchinson, said they were "both my angels flying high in the sky".

"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."

Ms Boyle's father added: "I am going to miss my baby girl Courtney Boyle for the rest of my life. I will never forget you and I will love you forever. Grandad Bob misses you loads also."

Her sister paid tribute to her as "my wonder of a sister who is now a shining yellow star in the sky", and also remembered Mr Tron as "my stepdad, my Costa buddy", saying: "You were always there no matter what to keep me safe and make me happy".

And Ms Boyle's boyfriend said: "My Courtney was an adventurer, a precious and joyous soul.

"She made people feel loved and feel safe. She was a soulmate, a friend, a daughter and a sister. No one had what that lass had, she was like no other.

"And she was on a path to fulfilment, and was happy when she passed. Nobody has ever made me as happy as her and I'm the person I am today because of her."

Mr Tron's mother thanked the emergency services, her family and friends and the people of Manchester for their support through the "harrowing time".

She said: "Our most amazing son, partner, brother, father, uncle, nephew and cousin, Philip Tron, sadly passed away on the 22nd May 2017.

"Philip was such a fun-loving, energetic soul, he would light up the darkest room and lift your spirits with his infectious laugh, witty sense of humour and his beautiful smile.

"Words cannot express the huge void his passing has left in all our lives."

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.

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

Elidh MacLeod

Eilidh MacLeod 
Eilidh MacLeod  Eilidh MacLeod 

Eilidh was 14-years-old and from Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. She had been at the Ariana Granda concert with a friend, Laura MacIntyre, who remains in serious condition in a Manchester hospital. 

"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."

Eilidh's friend, Laura MacIntyre, is said to be in a "serious condition" in a Manchester hospital.

Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry

Chloe Rutherford (17) and Liam Curry (19) had been at the Ariana Grande concert together 
Chloe Rutherford (17) and Liam Curry (19) had been at the Ariana Grande concert together  Chloe Rutherford (17) and Liam Curry (19) had been at the Ariana Grande concert together 

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

Chloe Rutherford (17) and Liam Curry (19) from South Shields, were "inseparable" and "beautiful inside and out", their grieving relatives said in a statement released through police.

Michelle Kiss

Mother-of-three Michelle Kiss was taken away in the "most traumatic way imaginable", her family said as they vowed to "draw from the courage and strength she showed in her life".

In a statement issued through Greater Manchester Police, her family said: "Michelle Kiss was a loving wife to Tony, mother to Dylan, Elliot and Millie, as well as daughter to Mick and Christine and sister to Nichola.

"She tragically died during the horrible event that occurred on Monday night.

"Family was her life and we are all obviously devastated by her loss.

"She has been taken away from us, and all that love her, in the most traumatic way imaginable.

"We hope to draw from the courage and strength she showed in her life to get through this extremely difficult time."

Sorrell Leczkowski

Michael Healey said granddaughter Sorrell Leczkowski, from Adel, Leeds, was "our rock" as he paid tribute to the "clever, talented, creative girl"
Michael Healey said granddaughter Sorrell Leczkowski, from Adel, Leeds, was "our rock" as he paid tribute to the "clever, talented, creative girl" Michael Healey said granddaughter Sorrell Leczkowski, from Adel, Leeds, was "our rock" as he paid tribute to the "clever, talented, creative girl"

Sorrell (14) dreamed of being an architect, her heartbroken grandfather has said.

Michael Healey said his granddaughter, from Adel, Leeds, was "our rock" as he paid tribute to the "clever, 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."

Angelika and Marcin Klis

Polish couple who lived in York had gone to Manchester Arena to collect their daughters. 

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."

Jane Tweddle-Taylor

Jane (51) who lived in Blackpool was at Manchester Arena to pick up a friend's daughter.

She was a receptionist at Blackpool's South Shore Academy School.

Jane Bailey, principal of South Shore Academy in Blackpool, said: "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."

Olivia Campbell

 Charlotte Campbell last heard from 15-year-old Olivia shortly before Ariana Grande came on stage at on Monday night.
 Charlotte Campbell last heard from 15-year-old Olivia shortly before Ariana Grande came on stage at on Monday night.  Charlotte Campbell last heard from 15-year-old Olivia shortly before Ariana Grande came on stage at on Monday night.

Olivia's family had spent Tuesday frantically searching for her, but in the early hours of Wednesday, her mother Charlotte Campbell revealed the 15-year-old 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 told the BBC.

"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

Eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos who died in the Manchester terror attack
Eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos who died in the Manchester terror attack Eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos who died in the Manchester terror attack

 At 8-years-old the youngest confirmed victim of the attack, Saffie 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.

Nell Jones

The 14-year-old from Cheshire's school Holmes Chapel Comprehensive confirmed she had been killed in the attack 

Denis Oliver, headteacher at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive and Sixth Form, said Nell was a "very bright and popular student", adding: "We are all devastated by the loss and as a school community we must now come to terms with what has happened."

Georgina Callander

&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;; ">The first victim of the Manchester bomb attack at the city's arena has been named by her college as Georgina Callander.</span>
 The first victim of the Manchester bomb attack at the city's arena has been named by her college as Georgina Callander.  The first victim of the Manchester bomb attack at the city's arena has been named by her college as Georgina Callander.

Georgina (18) 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

Manchester attack victim John Atkinson from Bury
Manchester attack victim John Atkinson from Bury Manchester attack victim John Atkinson from Bury

Tributes have also been paid to the 26-year-old 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.

"A true gentleman," she added.

Kelly Brewster

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

Kelly's uncle Paul Dryhurst told media she had been to the concert with her sister Claire and niece Hollie Booth and that she shielded her relatives when the bomb went off.

Her partner Ian Winslow 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."

Lisa Lees (47) and Alison Howe (45)

The two mothers had gone to collect their teenage daughters after the concert. 

Alison (45, pictured right) and Lisa (47) were waiting together in the foyer of the arena when the bomb exploded.

The 45-year-old from Royton, Greater Manchester, was reported missing by relatives.

A family member of Alison's 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"

Martyn Hett

PR manager Martyn Hett (29, pictured left) from Stockport, was believed to have been at Monday's Ariana Grande concert with his friend Stuart Aspinall when the pair became separated.

His friend Russell Hayward said on Twitter: "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."

Martyn Hett who died after a suicide bomber killed 22 people leaving a pop concert at the Manchester. Gareth Clements/PA Wire&nbsp;
Martyn Hett who died after a suicide bomber killed 22 people leaving a pop concert at the Manchester. Gareth Clements/PA Wire  Martyn Hett who died after a suicide bomber killed 22 people leaving a pop concert at the Manchester. Gareth Clements/PA Wire