Manchester attack brings anguish as all those missing now confirmed as victims of bombing at Ariana Grande concert

FAMILIES who waited in agony for news of their loved ones missing after the Manchester terror attack on Monday have been dealt a tragic blow as the latest victims have been confirmed.

Appeals to find teenagers and adults were circulating online - as Greater Manchester Police say it is "confident" it knows the identity of everyone who died.

Families of those who died have all been told the heartbreaking news, GMP said.

It comes after worried relatives flooded social media with appeals to find missing loved ones not seen since the blast.

But now all those who were missing after the horrific attack have been confirmed as dead.

Twelve children under 16 were taken to hospital in a critical condition on Monday night, while many of the dead are thought to be youngsters.

Georgina Callander, 18, Saffie Rose Roussos, eight, and John Atkinson, 26, were named as the first victims to die in the horror blast.

Kelly Brewster, 32, Olivia Campbell, 15, Alison Howe, 44, Lisa Lee, 43, Martyn Hett, 29, Nell Jones, 14,  Angelika and Marcin Klis, 40 and 42, and Jane Tweddle-Taylor, 50, Michelle Kiss, Wendy Fawell, Elaine McIver and Sorrell Leczkowski were also later confirmed to have died.

In a heartbreaking family tribute released by GMP tonight, it was confirmed Chloe Rutherford, 17, and her boyfriend Liam Curry, 19, had died.

Courtney Boyle, 19 and Philip Tron, 32

A teenager and her stepdad have been confirmed as dead following Monday night’s atrocity.

Courtney Boyle, 19, and Philip Tron, 32, from Gateshead, had not been seen since the suicide bombing, sparking a desperate Facebook appeal by Courtney’s mum Deborah Hutchinson – but were this afternoon confirmed to have died.

In tribute to the pair, Deborah said: “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.”

Courtney’s dad said: “I am going to miss my baby girl for the rest of my life.

“I will never forget you and I will love you forever. Grandad Bob misses you loads also.”

Eilidh MacLeod, 14

Eilidh MacLeod, 14, had travelled to the Ariana Grande concert from the Outer Hebrides with her friend Laura Macintyre, 15, as part of a birthday treat.

Laura was found in hospital in Manchester suffering from serious injuries, while Eilidh remained missing.

Eilidh’s heartbroken parents Roddy and Marion confirmed Eilidh died in the blast.

In a statement, they said: “Our family is devastated and 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.”

Incorrect reports earlier claimed up  to 60 unaccompanied children were taken to a nearby Holiday Inn.

The company said: "Our hotels were working closely with the emergency services through the night and are working alongside with the police.

"A couple of our hotels in the wider area did offer a place to stay. In terms of children being brought to that hotel, on Goadsby Road, that was incorrect."

Twelve children under the age of 16 were taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary in a critical condition, paramedics confirmed.

A number of those who were reported missing on Monday night have since been found.

The Sun are unable to confirm the legitimacy of all the posts, as sick trolls put fake appeals on social media.

Facebook activated its "safety check" feature so people could let others know they were safe following the attack.

Kind-hearted strangers rallied to help those stranded using the #roomformanchester hashtag.

Extra medics were reportedly drafted in at Wythenshawe Hospital to help in the aftermath of the incident.

Ariana was safe after the explosion at her Manchester Arena concert left 22 dead and 59 others injured.

The singer’s label rep confirmed she is “okay” as hundreds of her fans took to social media to say they were “praying for her”.

Witnesses on social media reported hearing a “massive bang” before screaming crowds rushed out of venue with police confirming there was an explosion.