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| Manchester attack: Who were the victims? | Manchester attack: Who were the victims? |
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| Tributes have been paid to the 22 people killed in the attack at Manchester Arena, some of them children. | Tributes have been paid to the 22 people killed in the attack at Manchester Arena, some of them children. |
| Twelve have been named so far. | Twelve have been named so far. |
| A policewoman | |
| A female off-duty police officer was killed while at the concert with her family, Greater Manchester police has confirmed. | |
| She was with her husband, who remains critically ill, and two children, who were injured. | |
| Greater Manchester chief constable Ian Hopkins, who did not name her, said: "Very sadly I can confirm one of the victims is a serving police officer." | |
| Nell Jones | Nell Jones |
| School pupil Nell Jones, 14, from Cheshire, died in the attack, Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has said. | School pupil Nell Jones, 14, from Cheshire, died in the attack, Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has said. |
| Head teacher Denis Oliver said the student's family had "been searching for her since the incident in the hope that they would find her being cared for in hospital". | Head teacher Denis Oliver said the student's family had "been searching for her since the incident in the hope that they would find her being cared for in hospital". |
| Her form tutor David Wheeler said that she was a "popular girl, always smiling", adding: "Her tutor group have been together since the transition from primary school. | Her form tutor David Wheeler said that she was a "popular girl, always smiling", adding: "Her tutor group have been together since the transition from primary school. |
| "It feels like they have lost a sister not a classmate." | "It feels like they have lost a sister not a classmate." |
| Alison Howe and Lisa Lees | Alison Howe and Lisa Lees |
| Friends Alison Howe, 45, from Royton, and Lisa Lees, 47, from Oldham near Manchester, were killed while waiting in the foyer to pick up their daughters. | Friends Alison Howe, 45, from Royton, and Lisa Lees, 47, from Oldham near Manchester, were killed while waiting in the foyer to pick up their daughters. |
| The girls, both aged 15, are believed to be safe. | The girls, both aged 15, are believed to be safe. |
| Ms Howe's stepson Jordan Howe confirmed her death on Facebook, writing: "They took a caring beautiful mum and step mother away from us all she was amazing to us all." | Ms Howe's stepson Jordan Howe confirmed her death on Facebook, writing: "They took a caring beautiful mum and step mother away from us all she was amazing to us all." |
| Jane Tweddle-Taylor | Jane Tweddle-Taylor |
| Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51, had gone to the Manchester Arena with a friend to pick up the friend's daughter. | Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 51, had gone to the Manchester Arena with a friend to pick up the friend's daughter. |
| She was a receptionist at South Shore Academy School in Blackpool and was a "bubbly, kind, welcoming, funny, generous" colleague, the school's principal has said. | She was a receptionist at South Shore Academy School in Blackpool and was a "bubbly, kind, welcoming, funny, generous" colleague, the school's principal has said. |
| Jane Bailey described Miss Tweddle-Taylor as a "well-loved member of staff" and "wonderful friend and colleague". | Jane Bailey described Miss Tweddle-Taylor as a "well-loved member of staff" and "wonderful friend and colleague". |
| She added: "Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this terrible time." | She added: "Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this terrible time." |
| Angelika and Marcin Klis | Angelika and Marcin Klis |
| Marcin and Angelika Klis, who were both from Poland and lived in York, were killed while collecting their daughters from the venue. | Marcin and Angelika Klis, who were both from Poland and lived in York, were killed while collecting their daughters from the venue. |
| The couple's daughter Alex Klis, 20, a student at York College, had posted an appeal on Facebook for information on their whereabouts. | The couple's daughter Alex Klis, 20, a student at York College, had posted an appeal on Facebook for information on their whereabouts. |
| The Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski told a 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." | The Polish Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski told a 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." |
| The Polish foreign ministry said: "We share the pain of the family and the loved ones of the victims and express our most sincere condolences." | The Polish foreign ministry said: "We share the pain of the family and the loved ones of the victims and express our most sincere condolences." |
| Martyn Hett | Martyn Hett |
| PR manager Martyn Hett, 29, was at the concert with his friend Stuart Aspinall when the pair became separated. | PR manager Martyn Hett, 29, was at the concert with his friend Stuart Aspinall when the pair became separated. |
| Mr Hett, from Stockport, was a Coronation Street fan and in 2015 was interviewed for the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme about his tattoo of the soap's character Deirdre Barlow. | Mr Hett, from Stockport, was a Coronation Street fan and in 2015 was interviewed for the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme about his tattoo of the soap's character Deirdre Barlow. |
| His partner Russell Hayward said on Twitter: "We got the news last night that our wonderful iconic and beautiful Martyn didn't survive. | His partner 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." | "He left this world exactly how he lived, centre of attention." |
| Kelly Brewster | Kelly Brewster |
| Kelly Brewster, 32, from Sheffield, died while shielding her niece from the blast, her family said. | Kelly Brewster, 32, from Sheffield, died while shielding her niece from the blast, her family said. |
| Her uncle, Paul Dryhurst, said Ms Brewster had "heroically shielded" her 11-year-old niece from the explosion in the foyer after becoming separated from her sister at the end of the performance. | Her uncle, Paul Dryhurst, said Ms Brewster had "heroically shielded" her 11-year-old niece from the explosion in the foyer after becoming separated from her sister at the end of the performance. |
| Her partner Ian Winslow wrote on Facebook: "Not sure how this works but it isn't good news. | 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." | "Kelly Brewster wasn't one of the unidentified hospital patients. She has sadly passed away in the terror attack." |
| He added: "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." | He added: "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." |
| John Atkinson | John Atkinson |
| John Atkinson, 28, was described by friends as "a true gentleman" in online tributes. | John Atkinson, 28, was described by friends as "a true gentleman" in online tributes. |
| Friends of Mr Atkinson, who lived in Radcliffe in Bury, have also set up a fundraising page to help his family, which has raised more than £4,000. | Friends of Mr Atkinson, who lived in Radcliffe 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. | "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. | "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. | "John was one in a million and loved by so many," she added. |
| Georgina Callander | Georgina Callander |
| Student Georgina Callander, thought to have been 18, had already met the US singer Grande before seeing her perform on Monday. | 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". | Before the concert, Miss Callander had sent a Twitter message to Grande, saying: "SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU TOMORROW". |
| Olivia Campbell | Olivia Campbell |
| Olivia Campbell, 15, was a "precious, gorgeous girl", her mother has said in an online tribute. | Olivia Campbell, 15, was a "precious, gorgeous girl", her mother has said in an online tribute. |
| 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 being treated in hospital. | Olivia's family had spent the day desperately searching for her, hoping she was one of the dozens of people being treated in hospital. |
| She was a pupil at Tottington High School, where head teacher Brian Duffy described her as "a delightful young girl". | She was a pupil at Tottington High School, where head teacher Brian Duffy described her as "a delightful young girl". |
| "As a school community we are absolutely devastated and heartbroken at the news that Olivia has passed away," he said in a statement. | "As a school community we are absolutely devastated and heartbroken at the news that Olivia has passed away," he said in a statement. |
| Saffie Roussos | Saffie Roussos |
| Eight-year-old Saffie 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. | Eight-year-old Saffie 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. | "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. | 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." |