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Manchester attack: Eight-year-old Saffie Roussos among 22 victims | |
(35 minutes later) | |
Tributes have been paid to the 22 people killed in the attack at Manchester Arena, some of them children. | |
Eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, Olivia Campbell, 15, John Atkinson, 28, and Georgina Callander - thought to be 18 - are the first four to have been named. | |
A vigil was held in Manchester on Tuesday evening to show support for victims and their families, and those still searching for people after the attack on 22 May at a concert by US singer Ariana Grande. | |
A hotline has been set up for people concerned about loved ones: 0800 096 0095. | |
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that the attack targeted "innocent children, young people and their families". | |
Saffie Rose Roussos | |
Eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, was "simply a beautiful little girl in every sense of the word," said Chris Upton, head teacher at Lancashire's Tarleton Community Primary School. | |
"She was loved by everyone and her warmth and kindness will be remembered fondly," he said. | |
He added: "News of Saffie's death in this appalling attack has come as a tremendous shock to all of us and I would like to send our deepest condolences to all of her family and friends. | |
"The thought that anyone could go out to a concert and not come home is heartbreaking. | "The thought that anyone could go out to a concert and not come home is heartbreaking. |
"Our focus is now on helping pupils and staff cope with this shocking news and we have called in specialist support from Lancashire County Council to help us do that." | "Our focus is now on helping pupils and staff cope with this shocking news and we have called in specialist support from Lancashire County Council to help us do that." |
Olivia Campbell | |
The death of Olivia Campbell, 15, was announced by her mother Charlotte on Tuesday after an agonising search. | |
Charlotte Campbell, from Bury in Greater Manchester, wrote: "RIP my darling precious gorgeous girl... taken far far too soon go sing with the angels and keep smiling mummy loves you so much." | Charlotte Campbell, from Bury in Greater Manchester, wrote: "RIP my darling precious gorgeous girl... taken far far too soon go sing with the angels and keep smiling mummy loves you so much." |
Olivia's family had spent the day desperately searching for her, hoping she was one of the dozens of people injured and being treated in hospital. | |
Georgina Callander | |
Student Georgina Callander, thought to have been 18, had already met the US singer Grande before seeing her perform on Monday. | |
She had previously posted a photograph of herself with the 23-year-old singer, taken in 2015, on her Instagram account. | She had previously posted a photograph of herself with the 23-year-old singer, taken in 2015, on her Instagram account. |
Before the concert, Miss Callander had sent a Twitter message to Grande, saying: "SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU TOMORROW". | |
Friends paid tribute to their "beautiful" Georgina on social media and said she was one of the first people taken to hospital after the attack. | |
Miss Callander had been studying at Runshaw College in Leyland, Lancsashire, in the second year of a health and social care course. | |
"Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Georgina's family, friends, and all of those affected by this loss," Runshaw College said in a statement. | |
"We are offering all available support possible at this tragic time, including counselling with our dedicated student support team." | "We are offering all available support possible at this tragic time, including counselling with our dedicated student support team." |
A fundraising page has been set up to help her family with funeral and memorial costs. | A fundraising page has been set up to help her family with funeral and memorial costs. |
Bolton Wanderers Football Club paid tribute to Georgina, who had played for their under-11 girls' team in 2010. | Bolton Wanderers Football Club paid tribute to Georgina, who had played for their under-11 girls' team in 2010. |
Club chaplain Phil Mason said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family during this awful time of loss." | |
He added that there will also be a minute's silence before the first team ladies' friendly against Wigan Athletic on Wednesday evening at Macron Stadium, where the team will wear black armbands. | |
John Atkinson | |
John Atkinson, 28 was described by friends as "a true gentleman" in online tributes. | |
Friends of Mr Atkinson, who had lived in Bury, have also set up a fundraising page to help his family, which has raised more than £4,000. | |
"John tragically lost his life last night (22/05/17) in the Manchester MEN bomb attack," wrote Hayley Dickenson, who organised the fund. | |
"A true gentleman. R.I.P John thoughts and prayers with you family and all of the other victims effected by this tragedy," she said. | |
"John was one in a million and loved by so many," she added. |