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A homeless man hailed as a hero after the Manchester Arena bombing is due to be sentenced this morning.

Last month, Chris Parker admitted stealing a purse belonging to Pauline Healey, whose 14-year-old granddaughter Sorrell Leczkowski was killed in the atrocity.

He also stole an iPhone from a teenager who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Parker previously claimed to have rushed into the venue to help in the aftermath of the May 22 attack.

Parker also took photos of the wounded as he committed his crimes.

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A series of images were recovered from Parker’s own phone by police following his arrest.

Prosecutors previously said it was clear the he provided ‘some limited assistance’ to people injured at the entrance to the venue’s foyer.

But Manchester Crown Court heard he ‘equally’ took the opportunity to steal from people.

As well as admitting two counts of theft, he pleaded guilty to one count of fraud, after using Mrs Healey’s stolen bank card in a McDonald’s in Manchester between May 23 and May 26.

After he entered his guilty pleas, a fundraising page set up for Parker in the aftermath of the bombing was shut down.

More than £52,000 was raised for Parker after he was praised for ‘helping’ those affected.

Donations website GoFundMe confirmed donations would be returned.

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In an interview with the Sunday Mirror, Parker’s family revealed how he brazenly taunted them after they doubted his claims of bravery.

In messages to the mother of a former partner, Parker said: “Went to the One Love concert as a special guest.

“Does that not tell you the truth you d***head.”

In another message he bragged: “Hahahahaha d***head you are just jel cause I’ve got 52 grand. Ahahaha.

“And you are all on benefits whilst I’m on my way to Turkey… you are all just a bunch of scruffs...look at my bank account 52 grand richer.”

Parker was previously told by a judge that he will likely receive a custodial sentence.

He was remanded in custody and is set to appear for his sentencing hearing, listed to start at 10.30am in Court 15 of Manchester Crown Court.

We have a reporter in court and will bring you the latest updates here...