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SINGING THROUGH THE TEARS

Manchester bombing victim Olivia Campbell’s family join emotional vigil as crowd breaks into Oasis anthem Don’t Look Back in Anger

THE family of 15-year-old victim Olivia Campbell have joined crowds to pay tribute to the lives lost in the Manchester terror attack this morning

Sobbing mum Charlotte Campbell joined the minute's silence this morning, with huge crowds in Manchester's St. Ann's Square breaking into an impromptu rendition of Oasis classic Don't Look Back In Anger.

St. Ann's Square in Manchester's city centre fell silent at 11 o'clock this morning in tribute to bombing victims
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St. Ann's Square in Manchester's city centre fell silent at 11 o'clock this morning in tribute to bombing victimsCredit: Getty Images
Olivia Campbell's mother Charlotte Campbell, centre and stepfather Paul Hodgson, foreground, pay tribute to the victims of the explosion outside Manchester Arena
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Olivia Campbell's mother Charlotte Campbell, centre and stepfather Paul Hodgson, foreground, pay tribute to the victims of the explosion outside Manchester ArenaCredit: AP:Associated Press
The square was packed by Mancunians who wanted to pay their respects to the victims of the tragedy
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The square was packed by Mancunians who wanted to pay their respects to the victims of the tragedyCredit: Getty Images

Ms Campbell, who was joined by Olivia's stepdad Paul Hodgson, could be seen among the tearful crowd.

She could be seen with a bee tattoo on her chest, with the name of her tragic daughter above the symbolic inking.

Hundreds of flowers have been left around the city since the atrocity on Monday night which cost 22 lives.

A young girl gets a supportive hug as she attends vigil at St. Ann's Square in Manchester this morning
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A young girl gets a supportive hug as she attends vigil at St. Ann's Square in Manchester this morningCredit: PA:Press Association
Visitors to St. Ann's Square joined the nation in falling silent for a minute at 11 o'clock
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Visitors to St. Ann's Square joined the nation in falling silent for a minute at 11 o'clockCredit: PA:Press Association
Paul Hodgson, partner of Charlotte Campbell, whose daughter Olivia died in the attack , arrives with fellow scooter riders at St Ann's Square
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Paul Hodgson, partner of Charlotte Campbell, whose daughter Olivia died in the attack , arrives with fellow scooter riders at St Ann's SquareCredit: Getty Images
Huge crowds packed out the square that is a short walk from the city's Manchester Evening News Arena
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Huge crowds packed out the square that is a short walk from the city's Manchester Evening News ArenaCredit: PA:Press Association

Hundreds gathered there alongside Lord Mayor of Manchester Eddy Newman, council leader Sir Richard Leese, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester Warren Smith.

Spine-tingling footage shows the moment the crowd joins in after a woman begins to sing the 1995 No.1 hit, penned by local lad Noel Gallagher.

Recent days have seen locals stream to the site to inspect the dedications to the dead and the injured and the messages of defiance from a city determined overcome the horror it has suffered.

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine clutched a bunch of flowers as she joined crowds, that also included Big Fat Gypsy Weddings star Paddy Doherty.

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Boxer Ricky Hatton this morning delivered also left a floral tribute.

The scene was also played out across the country with workers and police officers at Glasgow Central Station also observing the silence.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn observed the silence during a visit to his local fire station in Islington, London.

The first day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, Surrey, was also brought to a halt.

Corrie star Jennie McAlpine joined the huge crowds for minute of silence
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Corrie star Jennie McAlpine joined the huge crowds for minute of silenceCredit: Zenpix
Locals stood side by side to remember the 22 killed and many injured in Monday's atrocity
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Locals stood side by side to remember the 22 killed and many injured in Monday's atrocityCredit: PA:Press Association
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham laid flowers at vigil held in the city's St. Anne's Square this morning
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Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham laid flowers at vigil held in the city's St. Anne's Square this morningCredit: Getty Images

There were tearful scenes outside South Shields Town Hall in South Tyneside after it was revealed that local couple Chloe Rutherford, 17 and Liam Curry, 19, died in the blast.

Speaking after the silence was held Greater Manchester's Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: "I'd like you to also think about those that still lie in our hospitals, some very critically injured. Think of them and their families."

He also asked people to reflect on the "great work" of all the emergency services in responding to the attack, hailing their "true professionalism".

Hundreds of people joined in the minute's silence in St. Anne's Square this morning
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Hundreds of people joined in the minute's silence in St. Anne's Square this morningCredit: PA:Press Association
The site in the centre of the city welcomed a steady stream of visitors paying tribute to those caught in the tragedy
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The site in the centre of the city welcomed a steady stream of visitors paying tribute to those caught in the tragedyCredit: PA:Press Association
Floral tributes have been left in their hundreds in square near city's Town Hall
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Floral tributes have been left in their hundreds in square near city's Town HallCredit: PA:Press Association

He thanked everyone for attending and "showing the community strength that exists" in the area, adding that it sends a message to victims' families that "we are standing here with them".

In St. Ann's Square Israa Albu-Ghaddar, 46, from Whalley Range, Manchester told how she fled Iraq to find sanctuary in the west.

Paying a visit with her three-year-old daughter Maria Alanie, she said: “I have been here for ten years now.

"What happened in Monday night is so painful for me.

Following the atrocity on Monday night locals have streamed to the square
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Following the atrocity on Monday night locals have streamed to the squareCredit: PA:Press Association
Former boxer Ricky Hatton was among those to pay their respects this morning
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Former boxer Ricky Hatton was among those to pay their respects this morningCredit: PA:Press Association
Hatton pauses to reflect after laying a floral tribute to those affected by Monday's terror
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Hatton pauses to reflect after laying a floral tribute to those affected by Monday's terrorCredit: PA:Press Association

"I escaped my country in 2006 to find peace and to see something like this happen here is devastating.

"People who commit acts like this are not Muslims.

"Mohammed never never said acts like this are justified.

"My heart goes out to all the parents of children and all the people affected by the bomb."

Police officers pause and reflect during the minute's silence at Glasgow Central Station
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Police officers pause and reflect during the minute's silence at Glasgow Central StationCredit: Wattie Cheung
Workmen stood shoulder to shoulder with staff and police officers during the silence at Glasgow Central Station
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Workmen stood shoulder to shoulder with staff and police officers during the silence at Glasgow Central StationCredit: Wattie Cheung
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn observed the silence during a visit to his local fire station in Islington, London
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn observed the silence during a visit to his local fire station in Islington, LondonCredit: PA:Press Association

Israa works as a support teacher while her husband is a college lecturer

Local lad Danny Zhong, 21, who is currently at uni in Southampton was one of many to have left a bouquet.

He said: "I'm not sure what i'm feeling right now.

"It's a bunch of mixed emotions from anger to sadness.

Golfer Matt Fitzpatrick paused during day one of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, Surrey
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Golfer Matt Fitzpatrick paused during day one of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, SurreyCredit: Getty Images
Hundreds of people observed the silence in Leeds city centre
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Hundreds of people observed the silence in Leeds city centreCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
There were tearful scenes at South Shields Town Hall in South Tyneside during the sielnce
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There were tearful scenes at South Shields Town Hall in South Tyneside during the sielnceCredit: North News and Pictures

"It makes my heart beat heavier.

"As a community we have to stay strong to ensure these people didn't lose their lives for no reason."

A card on one bouquet reads: "Our hearts bleed for you. Nobody deserves this."

Another features the words: "Always in our prayers."

Another promised: "This is Manchester. You will not divide us".

Big Fat Gypsy Weddings star Paddy Doherty also attended the memorial in Manchester
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Big Fat Gypsy Weddings star Paddy Doherty also attended the memorial in ManchesterCredit: Mercury Press
Proceedings in the Scottish Parliament were brought to a halt to observe the silence by its members including First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
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Proceedings in the Scottish Parliament were brought to a halt to observe the silence by its members including First Minister Nicola SturgeonCredit: Getty Images
Trafalgar Square in London fell silent also at 11 o'clock today
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Trafalgar Square in London fell silent also at 11 o'clock todayCredit: Getty Images
Israa Albu-Ghaddar, with daughter Maria, told how she fled Iraq to settle in Manchester
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Israa Albu-Ghaddar, with daughter Maria, told how she fled Iraq to settle in Manchester

The pedestrianised area in between the Town Hall and the Evening News Arena features a statue of a 19th century MP Richard Cobden at its centre.

He fought for the abolition of the hated corn laws in the 1840s.

The silence comes as the first pictures emerged of the interior of the £75-a-night flat raided by cops yesterday.

This morning has also seen tributes to Eleaine McIver - the off-duty police officer who lost her life in the attack.

We told today how eight-year-old terror victim Saffie Roussos called out for her mum as she was held by a first-aider in her dying moments.

Last night the mum of another victim - Olivia Campbell, 15, broke down at a vigil held for those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

A young boy clutches a bouquet for the victims of the terror attack
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A young boy clutches a bouquet for the victims of the terror attackCredit: PA:Press Association
A statue of campaigning 19th century MP Richard Cobden stands at the centre of the square
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A statue of campaigning 19th century MP Richard Cobden stands at the centre of the squareCredit: PA:Press Association
Messages of defiance stand out among the sea of flowers that carpet the square
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Messages of defiance stand out among the sea of flowers that carpet the squareCredit: PA:Press Association

This morning "vivacious" Scottish teenager Elids MacLeod, 14, was confirmed as another victim, as two more arrests have been made in Manchester.

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