
Murdered: Schoolgirl Sorrel Leczkowski, 14, has been named as a victim of the Manchester terror attack on Monday night

Four schoolgirls aged 14 to 15 have now been named among the victims of the Manchester suicide bomber who slaughtered children as young as eight when he blew himself up at an Ariana Grande pop concert.

Fourteen-year-olds Sorrel Leczkowski and Nell Jones, who was watching the US singer on crutches, were both murdered in cold blood when 22-year-old terrorist Salman Abedi detonated an explosive packed with nuts and bolts at the Manchester Arena.

An off duty female police officer was also killed in the blast along with a Coronation Street superfan, an ex-footballer's wife, a Polish couple whose two daughters have now been orphaned and the youngest victim named so far, eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos.

In the early hours of this morning the families of teenage sweethearts Liam Curry, 19, and Chloe Rutherford, 17, confirmed they had also been killed in Monday's blast.

Nell, a member of the Knutsford Young Farmers club in Cheshire, was at the show with a group of friends when Abedi triggered his nail bomb in the foyer of the venue on Monday night, killing 22 and injuring 119.

One of her friends, Freya Lewis, was pulled alive from the bloody aftermath before 'staggering' into the arms of a heroic stranger, but Nell had been unaccounted for until she was confirmed dead today.

Sorrell passed away with her mother and grandmother at her side in hospital, while 15-year-old Olivia Campbell, sixth form student Georgina Callander and schoolgirl Megan Hurley had earlier been named among the victims. It brings the total number named to 15.

Freya's father said his daughter had been 'sewn, bolted, drilled and bandaged back together' following ten and a half hours in surgery and is now stable in hospital.

A total of 22 people were killed and 119 injured in what was the worst terrorist atrocity on British soil since the 7/7 London bombings in 2005.

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Fourteen-year-old Nell Jones, who was watching the US singer Ariana Grande on crutches, also died in the suicide bomb blast

Manchester terror victim Georgina Callander, who turned 18 last month, is pictured with Ariana Grande two years ago

Olivia Campbell, 15, (pictured left) and the youngest victim named so far Saffie Rose Roussos (right), eight, were both killed

Liam Curry and Chloe Rutherford had been missing since Monday's explosion, and their families confirmed early this morning that they were among the dead

A serving police officer from Cheshire, who was off duty at the time, also died in the attack, Greater Manchester Chief Constable Ian Hopkins confirmed. She has not yet been named but her husband is said to be critically ill in hospital. The couple's two children were injured.

Homegrown terrorist Abedi also orphaned two sisters, one aged just 12, when he blew himself up with an explosive device packed with nuts and bolts.

Alex Klis, 20, and her sibling Patrycia had been at the concert and were due to be picked up by their parents Angelika, 39, and 42-year-old Marcin. But instead they were forced to search in vain for the pair as thousands of youngsters were fleeing for their lives.

A friend of the Klis family said today: 'It's just so sad - these girls are now orphans. It is now down to Alex to look after her sister. They are just crying and crying, we're all sad - we've almost run out of tears now.'

Another victim, Martyn Hett, from Stockport, was due to fly to America for a two-month holiday. Family and friends revealed that he had spent the last few days saying goodbye to friends.

The PR manager is believed to have been at the concert with his friend Stuart Aspinall when the pair became separated. His distraught boyfriend Russell Hayward gave a touching tribute to the 'beautiful and iconic' 29-year-old, who appeared on Channel 4's Come Dine With Me earlier this year.

Two sisters are now orphans after their parents Angelika and Marcin Klis (left) were named as victims of the Manchester suicide bomber. Alex Klis, 20, (pictured right) was at the Ariana Grande concert with her 12-year-old sister Patrycia

Hours before she was due to attend the concert, Michelle Kiss (pictured) posted on Facebook a photograph of two young girls, one thought to be her daughter, excited for the show. She is believed to have been killed in the terror attack

The wife of former Hartlepool United, Blackpool and Wrexham footballer Mark Taylor - Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 50 - also died

Mr Hett's step-mother told how he had been due to go on a 'trip of a lifetime' today but this morning his brother Dan tragically tweeted: 'They found my brother last night. We are heartbroken.'

The wife of former Hartlepool United, Blackpool and Wrexham footballer Mark Taylor - Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 50 - and Blackburn mother Michelle Kiss were also killed in the bomb blast.

Mrs Tweddle-Taylor, a school receptionist, was enjoying dinner with a friend before heading to the arena to pick up her friend's children. She worked at South Shore Academy in Blackpool, Lancashire.

While her friend and the children who attended the pop concert survived the blast, Mrs Tweddle-Taylor, of Blackpool, was reported missing.

Speaking through tears, her husband paid tribute to a 'lovely lady and a good mother' who was 'full of life'.

Mr Taylor, a football performance director for Sunderland FC, told the BBC: 'She was liked by everybody, especially in the community in Blackpool where she worked.

'All the schoolchildren and colleagues are reaching out to us with their condolences.

Another victim, Martyn Hett, from Stockport, was due to fly to America for a two-month holiday. Family and friends revealed that he had spent the last few days saying goodbye to friends

PR manager Mr Hett is believed to have been at the concert with his friend Stuart Aspinall when the pair became separated

Mr Hett (pictured with his Deirdre Barlow tattoo), from Stockport, was due to fly to America for a two-month holiday today

'She was full of life and energy with the children, going to functions and all sorts of different things, and skiing. All those happy times.

'She had actually travelled with one of her friends to drop her children off at the concert.

'Her and her friend were just having some food, waiting for the concert to finish and had obviously gone back to pick them up.

'They were both waiting in the area when the explosion happened and unfortunately Jane didn't come back.'

Mr Taylor, who was away on business in London at the time, received a call while in his hotel room from one of his daughters saying his wife had been caught up in the attack.

Other victims who have been named include Olivia Campbell, 15, whose devastated mother Charlotte paid tribute to her daughter in a heartbreaking Facebook post in the early hours of this morning.

Ms Campbell, who yesterday appealed on TV for information about Olivia, wrote: 'RIP my darling precious gorgeous girl Olivia Campbell, taken far far to soon go sing with the angels and keep smiling mummy loves you so much.'

This graphic shows where the explosion took place on Monday, in the foyer area, leading towards Victoria railway station

The youngest victim of the attack was eight-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, whose mother Lisa is in intensive care. A family friend said Lisa, 48, did not know her daughter had died.

Friends Alison Howe and Lisa Lees, who were waiting to pick up their children outside the Manchester Arena on Monday night, were also confirmed dead by their families late last night.

'True gentleman' John Atkinson, 26, also died in the atrocity, along with 32-year-old Kelly Brewster, who shielded her niece from the blast.

And a fundraising page has been set up in memory of schoolgirl Megan Hurley, stating she was taken 'far too early'. It has already raised more than £3,000. Her brother Bradley was seriously injured.

Ms Tweddle-Taylor, from Blackpool, had gone to the arena with a friend to pick up the friend's daughter. She was a receptionist at South Shore Academy School in Blackpool.

Hours before she was due to attend the concert, Ms Kiss posted on Facebook a photograph of two young girls, one thought to be her daughter, excited for the show. She wrote: 'Excited girlies ready to watch Ariana.'

Her niece, Laura Murray, confirmed her death on a public forum this morning and said she was 'heartbroken'.

The victims who have been named so far are:

Georgina Callander, 18: The sixth form student, from Chorley, Lancashire, was the first victim of the atrocity to be named.

An Ariana Grande superfan, she posted a picture of herself with the US singer at the Manchester Arena two years ago, captioning it: 'My meet and greet photos came through, she was so cute and lovely.

'I hugged her so tight and she said she loved my bow. I can't get over this, I never will.'

The first victim of the terror attack was named as Georgina Callander, 18. She is pictured with Ariana Grande two years ago

Tearful Leslie Callander, mother of victim Georgina, 18, laid a yellow flower down in memory of her daughter at a vigil in the village of Tarleton, Lancashire, also home to victim Saffie Roussos, eight

In a follow up message after meeting Ariana Grande backstage on June 4, 2015, Georgina wrote: 'After 6 years of waiting I finally got to meet and see my love. I am so happy right now. Hands down the best concert of my life.'

On Sunday the teenager tweeted the pop star, writing: 'SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU TOMORROW.'

She was in her second year of studying health and social care at Runshaw College in Leyland, Lancashire, and had previously been a pupil at Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy.

The college, which confirmed her death, spoke of its 'enormous sadness', saying: 'Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Georgina’s family, friends, and all of those affected by this loss.'

Last night her mother broke down in tears at a vigil held in her daughter's memory tonight as her entire community came out to support her.

Georgina Callander, who met singer Ariana Grande at the music venue two years ago, was the first victim to be named

On Sunday the 18-year-old health and social care student tweeted her idol, writing: 'SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU TOMORROW'

Pink balloons were released into the sky at a heartfelt memorial in Georgina's home village of Tarleton near Preston last night

Leslie Callander laid down a yellow flower in tribute to her daughter before bursting into tears in her home village of Tarleton at a heartfelt memorial.

Ms Callander clutched a blanket and was supported by a young man just a matter of hours after her daughter was murdered.

In a follow up message after meeting Ariana Grande backstage on June 4, 2015, Georgina wrote: 'After 6 years of waiting I finally got to meet and see my love. I am so happy right now. Hands down the best concert of my life.'

On Sunday the teenager, from Chorley in Lancashire, tweeted the pop star, writing: 'SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU TOMORROW.' She was a second-year student at Runshaw College studying health and social care.

Liam Curry, 19, and Chloe Rutherford, 17: The families of two teenage sweethearts who were killed in the blast on Monday paid an emotional tribute to the pair.

A joint statement from their families said: 'They lived to go to new places together and explore different cities. They wanted to be together forever and now they are.'

Liam's father, Andrew, died of cancer just weeks before the couple lost their lives at the Manchester Arena concert.

Liam Curry and Chloe Rutherford were both killed in the explosion at the Manchester Arena on Monday night

Before their deaths were confirmed Bernard Wills, 36, one of Liam's relatives, said the couple had a 'bright future' together. 'They are very much in love,' he added.

Chloe's father Mark Rutherford, 45, of South Shields, said : 'We don't know anything. We are just waiting for news. I drove through the night to get here.

'My wife phoned me and said, "something's happened in Manchester".'

Saffie Rose Roussos, 8: The youngest known to have been killed so far was Saffie Rose Roussos, who was just eight years old.

Saffie, from Tarleton, Lancashire, was at the concert with her mother Lisa Roussos and half-sister Ashlee Bromwich, 25, who were both taken to different hospitals after being hit by flying shrapnel.

Her mother is in intensive care, and may not know her daughter was killed.

In the mayhem of the attack her mother and older sister were separated from her seconds after the blast.

A family friend of tragic Saffie Rose Roussos who died during the terror attack at Manchester arena today described her father as 'completely broken.'

The group were due to be collected by Saffie's Greek Cypriot father Andreas - known as Andrew.

Saffie Rose Roussos, 8, is the youngest known victim of last night's atrocity. Her mother, Lisa, was criticially injured and neighbours say she does know her daughter had died

Family friend Salman Patel, 33, who works at the Post Office as a counter clerk opposite the family home in Leyland, Lancashire.

Speaking today Mr Patel said he had not spoken to Andrew since the attack but had seen him in the family run The Plaice chip shop in Leyland last night.

He said: 'Andrew is completely broken and last night he was in the chip shop but I didn't speak to him.'

Mr Patel said her understood Ashlee is recovering well, even though she is still suffering from 'shock'.

But he could not confirm if Lisa was still in a coma but previously said it was understood that she was unaware her daughter is dead.

The Roussos family have lived above the shop for around four years, according to Mr Patel.

'I know the girls quite well, they would come into the shop and buy sweets,' said Mr Patel.

'I was disappointed, these things are unacceptable. These things really annoy me, she was just a little girl.

Well-wishers rallied around Saffie's grieving relatives, with flowers placed at the family run The Plaice chip shop in Leyland

A tribute stands outside a shop in the centre of Tarleton, the home village of terror victims Georgina Callander, 18, and Saffie

'I spoke to Andrew just last week, we see each other every day. The other daughter is fine now, she's injured and is still in shock.

'I'm not 100 sure with these things, I can't say if she knows or not. How can these people target children?

'She was a really nice girl, I have seen her playing outside the chippy on her scooter and with other girls in the local area. They are in my prayers.'

Saffie's friends and teachers shed tears as they came together at her school today to remember a 'beautiful little girl' with a 'creative flair'.

Chris Upton, headteacher of Tarleton Community Primary School in Lancashire, said friends of Saffie held a minute's silence in her memory in the school hall.

We sang Don't Stop Believin' - as you can imagine there were tears from the children and the staff Saffie's headteacher Chris Upton on a minute silence held in her memory

Speaking outside the school, he said: 'News of Saffie's death in this appalling attack has come as a tremendous shock to us all. I would like to send our deepest condolences to her friends and of course her family.

'Saffie was simply a beautiful little girl in every aspect of the word. She was loved by everyone, and her warmth and kindness will be remembered fondly.

'Saffie was quiet and unassuming with a creative flair. Saffie comes from a close, loving family and we can only imagine what they are going through.

'It is hard for adults, let alone children, to grasp the unfairness and utter randomness of this terrible act.'

Mr Upton said the school was now supporting pupils and their families following the traumatic experience, aided by specialists from Lancashire County Council.

He added: 'This morning we came together in our hall as a school community where we held a minute's silence in Saffie's memory.

'We sang Don't Stop Believin' - as you can imagine there were tears from the children and the staff but we know together we have to hold on to the love amongst us.

'We owe that to Saffie and her family. I would please ask that members of the press now give our children the space to grieve for their friend.'

John Atkinson, 26: Mr Atkinson, from Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, was leaving the concert when the explosion happened.

Tributes were paid to the pop fan who was a member of a local dance group, Freak Dance Radcliffe.

A Facebook post from the group read: 'Today is an amazingly sad day! We have lost a member of our dance family.

'He was a true friend, not just to our staff but many of the parents and students from the school. Our thoughts are with the family at the very sad and hard time!'

John Atkinson has been remembered as an 'amazing young man' by friends following his death in last night's explosion, which ISIS has claimed responsibility for

Other people posted tributes online with Lee Paul writing: 'Sleep tight John Atkinson. Thoughts and prayers with all your family and the other 21 people who lost there lives last night.'

Tracey Crolla added: 'Thinking of all the Atkinsons at this very sad time John Atkinson you turned into an amazing young man so kind and thoughtful you will be missed by everyone x x.'

After the devastating news was announced, a GoFundMe page was set up and it has raised

A GoFundMe has been launched by the local community and it has raised more than £4,500.

A message on the site read: 'John was one one in a million and loved by so many!! A true gentleman.

'R.I.P John thoughts and prayers with you family and all of the other victims effected by this tragedy.'

Kelly Brewster, 32: The brave auntie died in Manchester after she tried to 'shield' her young niece from the deadly terror blast, a friend confirmed today.

Vicky Smith said Miss Brewster, 32, a civil servant, from Sheffield, was at the arena with her sister Claire Booth, 44, and niece Hollie, 11.

Ms Smith told ITV Calendar News that her friend threw herself over Hollie and her mother.

She said: 'When the explosion went off, Kelly sort of fell, chucked herself almost over both her sister and her niece.

Kelly Brewster died as a result of her injuries, her family has confirmed. She had been missing since the atrocity on Monday

'Whether that was just natural instinct, either way that's the protection that she gave to them.'

Asked whether that meant she saved Hollie's life, Ms Smith said: 'Yes.'

Other family members have hailed her a hero on social media.

Miss Brewster's 36-year-old boyfriend Ian Winslow confirmed she had died on Facebook.

He said: '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.'

Kelly Brewster, from Sheffield, had been looking forward to a 'bright future' with boyfriend Ian Winslow (pictured together)

Relatives have described how Mr Winslow's seven-year-old daughter Phoebe had a very close relationship with Miss Brewster and they were 'like sisters'.

They have also suggested the couple had recently put a deposit down on a new home and were planning to start a family.

Miss Brewster's sister and niece are both understood to be among the injured in Manchester.

According to reports, Mrs Booth has a broken jaw and her daughter has two broken legs. Both have also had bolts from the the bomb removed.

Hollie's grandmother, Tracey, 54, from Sheffield, said: 'I'm devastated about Kelly's death. She was a hero. I would not have my granddaughter if it was not for her.

She had put a deposit on a house with her 36-year-old Ian

'It is such a shame to lose Kelly because I would have liked to have thanked her.

'But if she had lived I would have been unable to repay her for what she has done.

'I will be indebted to her for the rest of my life.'

Hollie's uncle Shane Booth also broke down in tears as he said: 'My niece, I love her.

'And we've lost Kelly. It awful. I can't understand it all. I am now scared to go anywhere.

'They say that you should get on with your life, that it probably wouldn't happen to you.

'Well it has happened to us. What do you say to that?

'I'm worried it will be Sheffield next. I'm not going to go any crowded places.'

Ian's devastated father John Winslow, 62, revealed the tragic circumstances surrounding her death.

Mr Winslow, with red and swollen eyes, opened the door to his modern, semi-detached home in Sheffield.

He apologised and said he had been crying all night, adding: 'We are all devastated at what had happened. Ian is devastated.

'Kelly is such a lovely, lovely girl. They were a lovely couple.'

He told how they had been together three years and were just planning their future together.

He said: 'Ian told me that they had just put a deposit down on a house and were trying for a baby.

'We will miss her so much.

'Ian has a seven-year-old daughter from a previous relationship, Phoebe, and she and Kelly were very close, like sisters.

'Ian will have to break the news to her when he comes home tomorrow.

'He is still in Manchester at the moment. They are waiting to officially identify her body today.

'He said last night that they were waiting on the identity of a critical person in hospital and if that woman wasn't Kelly then they knew she was dead.

'And of course it wasn't.'

Speaking of Kelly being murdered in a despicable act of terrorism, Ian said: 'Words cannot describe how it makes you feel, it's surreal.'

Her family said she died after shielding Hollie and her sister from the blast.

Alison Howe, 44 and Lisa Lees, 43, The two mothers from Royton, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, were killed when they went to collect their children from the concert when the bomb went off.

Darcie Howe and India Lees, their 15-year-old daughters, are believed to be safe but their mothers were confirmed dead by devastated family members.

Mothers Lisa Lees (left) and Alison Howe (right) were killed in the suicide bombing on Monday night outside the Manchester Arena in Manchester as they waited for their children

A family member wrote on Facebook: 'They took a caring beautiful mum and step mother away from us all she was amazing to us all x love you loads.'

A friend of Lisa Lees added: 'Feeling very emotional it's been a tough day as it is. Rest in peace Lisa Lees you were a beautiful person and I'm glad I knew you my heart goes out to all your family and friends at this sad time.'

Olivia Campbell, 15: In the early hours of this morning Olivia's devastated mother Charlotte Campbell paid tribute to her daughter in a heartbreaking Facebook post.

Ms Campbell, who yesterday appealed on TV for information about Olivia, wrote: 'RIP my darling precious gorgeous girl Olivia Campbell, taken far far to soon go sing with the angels and keep smiling mummy loves you so much.'

Olivia, who twice entered TV’s Britain’s Got Talent, went to the show with her friend Adam Lawler, 15, who was seriously injured.

Her father, grandparents and others undertook a desperate search around Manchester hospitals as her mother Charlotte, 36, waited anxiously for news at home in Bury.

Olivia Campbell, who twice entered Britain’s Got Talent, was at the show with friend Adam Lawler, who was seriously injured

Olivia Campbell's distraught mother confirmed the 15-year-old (pictured) had died as a result of the blast on Monday night

The teenager sent her mother a text at 8.30pm saying she had seen the support acts, was waiting for US singer Ariana Grande to go on stage and was 'really enjoying herself'. Tragically she was later confirmed dead.

This evening her heartbroken family paid tribute to their 'funny and beautiful' girl who 'was born to sing and dance and lived life to the max'.

Describing the moment the heard the worst, Olivia's stepfather Paul Hodgson said: 'Charlotte just broke down. She was calling me a liar and lashing out but I just had to hold her tight.'

Mr Hodgson was told that police had needed to wait until the arena was made safe before medics could get inside and retrieve 13 bodies - one being that of the attacker, the other 12 some of his many victims.

He paid tribute to Tottington High School pupil Olivia, who lived for her music and singing and dreamed of becoming a music teacher.

The 'typical teenager' loved her make-up and fashion and enjoyed ballroom dancing, completing exams just last week.

A couple of years back she took her talent to the big stage when she auditioned for Britain's Got Talent in Manchester.

Olivia's father, grandparents and others undertook a desperate search around Manchester hospitals as her mother Charlotte, 36, waited anxiously for news at home in Bury. Tragically she was later confirmed dead

Charlotte Campbell appeared on TV yesterday appealing for information, but tragically confirmed early this morning that Olivia had died in the suicide attack in Manchester

Mr Hodgeson, 47, said: 'Heaven has got another angel and she'll be singing up there now with her grandad.

'She'll be sadly missed but the memories we hold are great and we all loved her to bits.

'She could be fiery when she wanted and we were always joking around but that was Oli and there'll never be another one. She definitely broke the mould.'

Mother Charlotte said Olivia had loved singing since she was a little girl and was 'coming along great' with her singing lessons at Stagecraft in Bury.

She said: 'She'd always be singing, wherever she was. She would sit in class and sing and get told off by the teachers.

'I can't put into words what she was like - she used to say "I'm speckle" - you just had to meet her.

'I feel lost. I'm heartbroken. I just want her to walk back through that front door and start giving me mither again and talking about boys and what not.'

Marcin Klis, 42 and Angelika Klis, 39: The couple from York, were due to pick up their children Alex Klis, 20, and 12-year-old Patrycia.

The children were forced to search in vain for the pair, originally from Poland, as thousands of terrified youngsters sprinted for their lives.

A friend of the Klis family said today: 'It's just so sad - these girls are now orphans. It is now down to Alex to look after her sister.

'They are just crying and crying, we're all sad - we've almost run out of tears now.'

Marcin Klis (pictured left) and his wife Angelika were confirmed dead this morning. The couple had gone to pick up their children from the concert when they were killed

The couple were in a Manchester restaurant as their daughters attended the gig and posed happily for a selfie as they made their way back to the venue.

But Mr Klis, a taxi driver, and his wife waited at their pre-arranged meeting place in the foyer they were caught in the bomb blast.

Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski told a Polish radio station today: 'The parents came after the concert to collect their daughters and unfortunately we have information that they are dead. The children are safe.'

York College confirmed that Mr and Mrs Klis were among the dead.

College principal and chief executive Dr Alison Birkinshaw said: 'Everyone at York College is shocked and saddened to learn that the parents of one of our students, Alex Klis, both died during the Manchester attack.

'This is devastating news for Alex and her family, the whole college and the wider community.

'We are in touch with Alex and will do whatever we can to support her and her family.

'The college has also arranged counselling and other support for students and staff affected by the news and will work with the wider networks in the city to do whatever is needed to help all those affected.'

Tragic: Alex Klis (pictured) and her sibling Patrycia had been at the concert and were due to be picked up by their parents

Dr Birkinshaw added: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with Alex and her family, and York College students and staff will do whatever we can to help and support Alex at this awful time.'

A family friend said today: 'It's just so sad - these girls are now orphans. It is now down to Alex to look after her sister, you never expect it to happen on your doorstep.

'They are just crying and crying, we're all sad - we've almost run out of tears now.

'It's a mixture of shock and hard to understand how these girls went to a gig while their parents waited for them at the exit to take them home safely.'

The family friend said that Alex and Patricia have not been given anymore details about the incident which killed their parents, only that they were dead.

Paying tribute, she said: 'The family were just a loving and perfect family - they would do anything for you. Honestly, they were perfect.

'It's absolutely horrible - who would have thought that would happen? At a gig of all places.

'We've been waiting and waiting to hear from the police and were told last night that they had both died.

'We knew that the longer it got, it wouldn't be good news.'

Martyn Hett, 29: The Coronation Street superfan, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, is believed to have been at the Ariana Grande concert with his friend Stuart Aspinall when the pair became separated.

The PR manager was due to fly to America for a two-month holiday and spent the last week saying goodbye to his friends in Manchester.

His close friend Russell Hayward wrote on Twitter: 'We got the news last night that our wonderful iconic and beautiful Martyn didn't survive.

Coronation Street superfan Martyn Hett (pictured left), from Stockport, was named as one of the victims of the terror attack

'He left this world exactly how he lived, centre of attention.'

His family said they feared the 'worst could have happened' just two days before he was about to embark on a trip of a lifetime.

Stepmother Kathryn Hett, 59, said his phone was turned off which left his family 'devastated' at the thought of what could have happened to the PR worker.

This morning his brother Dan tragically tweeted: 'They found my brother last night. We are heartbroken.'

Mr Hett - and his mother - also hit the headlines last year when he told his Twitter followers of his devastation that his mother had set up a stall at a craft fair, only to not sell a thing. His friends paid tribute to him today

The PR manager (centre) was due to fly to the US for a lengthy holiday and spent the last week saying goodbye to his friends

Mr Hett appeared on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme in 2015, when he confessed his love for Deirdre Barlow.

And he - and his mother - also hit the headlines last year when he told his Twitter followers of his devastation that his mother had set up a stall at a craft fair, only to not sell a thing.

After galvanising his online following people from around the world flocked to her online knitting shop, eventually selling out of stock.

Mancunian comedian Jason Manford was a family friend of Mr Hett and initially appealed for help to find him on Twitter.

Manford said he was 'absolutely devastated' for those who died in the attack.

Megan Hurley, 15: The schoolgirl, from Halewood, Liverpool, was killed in the terror attack and a fundraising page has been set up in her memory.

The page stated that the former pupil of Halewood Church of England Primary School was taken 'far too early'.

It has already raised more than £5,500 and her brother Bradley was reportedly seriously injured following the attack.

Megan Hurley died in last night's attack after watching singer Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena, while her brother Bradley was injured

Among the donors was Andrea Church, who wrote: 'My son Ethan went to school with Megan, such a lovely girl.

'My deepest condolences to Jo and Mick and a speedy recovery to Brad. My heart is breaking.'

The Liverpool Echo reported that the chair of governors from the Halewood Church of England Primary School attended a memorial service to the bombing victims at St Nicholas' Church in Halewood on Tuesday, where he said Megan’s brother was also 'seriously injured'.

Parents of the 15-year-old were believed to be at the bedside of their son.

Neighbours revealed Megan was due to celebrate her 16th birthday next week.

Michelle Kiss: A photograph of a young girl being comforted by police after the Manchester terrorist attack at an Ariana Grande concert has been revealed to be the daughter of victim Michelle Kiss.

The mother-of-three, from Lancashire, 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.

Michelle Kiss (left) was confirmed to have died this morning by family members. Right, her daughter Millie is seen being comforted by officers

The mother-of-three (pictured), from Lancashire, 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'

'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.'

Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 50: The school receptionist, from Blackpool, Lancashire, was killed in the attack after heading to the arena to pick up her friend's children on Monday night.

The mother-of-three worked at the South Shore Academy in her hometown and was in the foyer when she waited for the girls to come out.

Mrs Tweddle-Taylor's friend and the children survived the devastating blast but she was later reported missing and her death was confirmed late on Tuesday evening.

Her husband, former Hartlepool United, Blackpool and Wrexham footballer Mark Taylor, said she was 'full of life' and a 'lovely lady'.

Jane Tweddle-Taylor, from Blackpool, was killed in the attack after heading to the arena to pick up her friend's children

Mr Taylor, who is a performance director for Sunderland AFC, told the BBC: 'She was liked by everybody, especially in the community in Blackpool where she worked.

'All the schoolchildren and colleagues are reaching out to us with their condolences.

'She was full of life and energy with the children, going to functions and all sorts of different things, and skiing. All those happy times.

'She had actually travelled with one of her friends to drop her children off at the concert.

'Her and her friend were just having some food, waiting for the concert to finish and had obviously gone back to pick them up.

'They were both waiting in the area when the explosion happened and unfortunately Jane didn't come back.'

Mark, who was away on business in London at the time, received a call from one of his daughters saying his wife had been caught up in the bomb explosion.

Another one of Mrs Tweddle-Taylor's daughters, who was travelling in Australia, is now on a plane home.

Other tributes have been paid to the popular receptionist on Facebook.

One, by Wayne Wareing, reads: 'We had some laughs when I came in school for Richard. You always seemed to make me walk out laughing when I came in raging.

'You had a big heart and a loveable character. My thoughts are with everyone that lost someone in Manchester."

Becki Ingham wrote: 'Cannot believe your (sic)gone! All those endless days sitting with you whilst you put a smile on my face!

'You truly did not deserve this.. i'll never forget how strong you made me! Rest in peace miss xxxxx.'

Vicki Mccullion added: 'What a fantastic funny kind bubbly genuine lady. Always had a smile on her face, she was the face of Southshore Acadamy. It will never be the same not seeing her at her desk.

'R.I.P Jane you will never be forgotten xxxx.'

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.'

Nell Jones, 14, died while attending the concert with friends

Nell Jones, 14: The schoolgirl, from Goostrey, Cheshire, was a member of a Young Farmers club, and attended the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester with a group of friends.

One of her friends, Freya Lewis, was pulled alive from the bloody aftermath before 'staggering' into the arms of a heroic stranger.

Following the tragic terror attack at the packed 21-000 capacity arena - which left 22 people dead - Nell had been unaccounted for until she was confirmed dead this afternoon.

Miss Jones attended the Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School near her home and was using crutches at the time on the blast because of a ligament injury.

The pop fan's school today said that police have confirmed Nell was one of the 22 people to die in the attack.

Headteacher Dennis Oliver said: 'It has now been announced in the school that Nell has unfortunately died.

'I have just done six assemblies to tell the pupils. Children are all over the place crying. We are all devastated.

'The heart wrenches for me and everyone else.'

The year nine pupil's form tutor David Wheeler said: 'Nell was a very popular girl, always smiling, always positive.

'Her tutor group have been together since the transition from primary school.

'It feels like they have lost a sister not a classmate.'

Teenage victim Sorrell Leczkowski, from Adel in Leeds, is reported to have been a pupil at Allerton High School

Sorrell Leczkowski, 14: Teenage victim Sorrell Leczkowski, from Adel in Leeds, is reported to have been a pupil at Allerton High School in the city, though neither the school nor Leeds City Council would confirm this.

Greg Mulholland, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Leeds North West, paid tribute to the youngster on Facebook, saying: 'My condolences thoughts & prayers are with the family of 14 year old Sorrell Leczkowski from Adel, Leeds, a victim of the Manchester attack. Heartbreaking news.'

Mr Mulholland attended vigils in Leeds on Tuesday night for those killed and injured in the atrocity, and said the girl's mother and grandmother had also been injured.

He said: 'People gathered to show sympathy and solidarity with all the victims of the Manchester attack and also especially to show the support of the local community to the families who have been caught up in this terrible atrocity.

'It is heartbreaking that amongst the victims is a 14-year-old girl from Adel. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.'