public inquiry began its 15th day in Manchester on Monday.
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hereKelly, known affectionately as 'Brucey', 'longed to be pregnant', the statement said, and on the day of the attack, the couple had an offer accepted on a new four-bed home where they were to 'build their future'."She was so excited on the drive over to Manchester," said the statement.Kelly even knew where the nursery would be in the house."Kelly was just the happiest she had ever been," the inquiry was told. "Life for our family changed later that night and will never be the same.
public inquiry began its 15th day in Manchester on Monday.
was discovered after emergency services were called to Scotsman's Flash south of the town centre on Sunday afternoon. (October 4). Three teenagers - aged 17, 18 and 19 - have been arrested on suspicion of murder.They are in custody being questioned by detectives.Now Samson's devastated parents have spoken.
hereTo give an idea of the scale of MI5's task, however, there are 40,000 closed 'subject of interest' cases.He came to the attention of the agency again on a series of occasions in 2015, because of his contacts with others, but it was decided that none of these contacts suggested he posed a threat to national security.MI5 was also aware that Salman Abedi had visited a known extremist prisoner 'on more than one occasion', the inquiry was told.More information was sought by the security services
hereMI5 believed the actions it took were 'reasonable and understandable when judged in the light of the further information available at the time'.On 3 March 2017 Salman Abedi hit a 'priority indicator' which, although not indicating any attack, meant he met the threshold for further investigation.Further checks were established which concluded Abedi was 'probably in Libya'.On May 8 it was decided he should be referred for a 'low-level investigation' to establish whether Abedi had 're-engaged
the public inquiry into the atrocity heard opening statements on behalf of counter terror cops, Greater Manchester Police (GMP), British Transport Police (BTP), North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) as well as the venue operator SMG and the security and stewarding contractor Showsec.It heard that: As the hearing resumed in Manchester, Matthew Butt QC, representing National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters, admitted the organisation 'was not aware of Abedi or any of the intelligence that
here"It has made clear, I hope, that the deceased and their families are at the heart of this inquiry. "The terror attack on May 22, 2017, claimed 22 lives and left many more injured."They are not a number," Mr Justice Saunders added."Each of them is not just one of the 22 that died.
here"Every decision we take we ask what Alison would do, what would mum do? It is never going to get any easier."I cannot believe there is anybody I have ever met that was as caring and well-liked. "She really was fantastic inside and out.
herePen portraits from the families and friends of the deceased, and moving personal evidence about them, are continuing to be heard and shown to the inquiry.Harriet, Lily and Isabelle added in the statement: "Our house was always full of love and laughter."You would pull the oldest tricks in the book to get us laughing."You never failed to make us smile."They spoke of Jane's 'random, spontaneous ideas'.She loved to cook, they said, and referenced her homemade Yorkshire puddings and salt and
hereMum Charlotte said Olivia loved 'rough and tumble' with the boys as a youngster.She recalled holidays and how on one trip, Olivia entered a dance competition.It fuelled her passion for music, the inquiry heard."She always said she hated being the centre of attention, but I could see how much she enjoyed herself - that insight into limelight," Charlotte said.Olivia joined a choir and was loving school, she added."Ollie's favourite colour was blue so she decided that everything had to be
hereShe worked in a wool factory in Guiseley, then a butcher's shop then at a play group."She loved her job, she loved children and she was fun to be around," her family said in the statement, which was read out on their behalf.It was compiled by her son Adam and daughter Charlotte."Children warmed to her and enjoyed spending time with her," they said in the statement."Her death left all the children she cared for bewildered."Wendy has always been a fun person, the life and soul of the
here"The thought of the years ahead without her in our lives is truly unbearable and I have no words to describe the pain and grief that we feel each day."But those 14 wonderful years that we all shared together, and the memories we made, were truly special."Nell was a pupil at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School.Tribute statements from her teachers - and friends - were read out.One of Nell's drama teachers said: "She stood out as a star right from the start."And a friend told the inquiry: "She
public inquiry into the terror attack on May 22, 2017, entered its eighth day on Monday - the start of the second week of commemorative hearings.
at the public inquiry into the atrocity of his eternal love for Michelle, and her friends told of a 'role model mum that everyone looked up to'.
here"Everyday was an adventure for Nell and we were all carried along with her."The thought of the years ahead without her in our lives is truly unbearable and I have no words to describe the pain and grief that we feel each day."But those 14 wonderful years that we all shared together, and the memories we made, were truly special."Nell, who had three older brothers, was 14 and from Goostrey in Cheshire.She was a pupil at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School.Sam said no girls had been born on
herePhilip Tron's family, meanwhile, paid tribute to their 'bonny lad' and said: "Heaven has a new Geordie ambassador."The much-loved Newcastle United fan worked for a water conservation company and a video tribute delivered by his uncle, Ken Mullen, was peppered with jokes and cherished anecdotes from Philip's childhood and life."He had some dislikes," Ken said with a wry smile on the video after speaking passionately of a 'family-loving guy with a huge personality'."He disliked having to pay
hereKen said: "Philip was a family-loving guy with a huge personality."He was hugely likable.
hereSuicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb in the City Room area of the Arena after an Ariana Grande concert.
The lives of 'soul mates' Marcin and Angelika Klis, who lost their lives at Manchester Arena, were remembered at the public inquiry into the terror bombing today.Commemorative hearings to pay tribute to all those killed were continuing on the inquiry's sixth day today.Pen portraits from the families and friends of the deceased, and moving personal evidence about them, will be heard and shown to the inquiry.The attack on May 22, 2017, after the Ariana Grande concert, claimed 22 lives and left
hereShe was kind and loving and made every she spoke to 'feel special'm they said.Friends, teachers and her head Halewood Academy paid tribute.Principal Gary Evans said his main memory of Megan was her smile.She and her friends 'were a lovely group of students'."Whenever I saw Megan around the school she would say 'hi' and you would see that smile," he said.He said he had no doubt she would go on to success in the future.The 'atrocity really affected me', Mr Evans said, adding that her friends
WATCH: Eilidh MacLeod - Arena Inquiry tribute video Hashem Abedi, his brother, is currently serving a 55-year minimum sentence after being convicted over the atrocity.During an emotional day in court, the lives of Martyn Hett, Eilidh MacLeod, John Atkinson and Sorrell Leczkowski were remembered.Families made videos set to music to pay tribute to their loved ones.