Tributes have been pouring in after one of the victims who died at the Manchester terror attack on Monday night, 22 May, was named as a Leeds schoolgirl.
Sorrell Leczkowski was identified as one of the 22 victims of the suicide bomb attack at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester Arena.
Michael Healey, her grandfather, said he was absolutely ‘heartbroken’ and added: “Sorrell was only 14, but she was our rock, she kept us all grounded. She was such a clever, talented, creative girl. There was nothing she couldn’t do.”
Elaine Silson, the headteacher at Allerton High School, where Sorrell was a pupil, said in a statement: “We are all extremely shocked and saddened by the events in Manchester on Monday night.
“Sorrell was a delightful member of the school community. She enjoyed her studies, had a lovely group of friends and was a real asset to Allerton High School.
Our thoughts are with Sorrell’s family and friends at this very difficult time.”
Councillor Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council, said: “For a young life to be taken away like this at what should have been an evening of entertainment and fun is truly heart-breaking.
Our thoughts are with Sorrell’s family and friends as it is with all those affected by the attack, and we are working with Allerton High School as we are with those across the city offering guidance to our young people who are trying to come to terms with what has happened.”
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