Kelly died protecting her sister and niece in Manchester terror attack

Both are still being treated

Published 7th Jun 2017

The sister and niece of a woman who died as she protected them during the Manchester bomb attack are continuing to receive treatment in hospital, police said.

Kelly Brewster, 32, from Sheffield, died as she shielded her sister Claire Booth and niece Hollie, 11, according to her family.

Ms Brewster's body has now been returned to Sheffield following a post-mortem examination and formal identification, South Yorkshire Police said.

A force spokesman said: Kelly Brewster was identified as one of the victims of the Manchester attack on Monday 22 May.

Her body has now been brought back to Sheffield and specially trained officers are providing support to her family.

Claire and Hollie remain in Manchester receiving treatment.''

According to reports, Mrs Booth has a broken jaw and her daughter has two broken legs. .

In a statement, the family said: This is an incredibly difficult time for our family and so we ask that we can be left to grieve in peace.

We know people are concerned about Hollie and Claire.

Claire has now received treatment and is physically recovering.

Hollie remains in a stable condition.

It's important that we are now able to spend as much time as possible supporting them.''

Miss Brewster's partner Ian Winslow confirmed she had died on Facebook two days after the attack.

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

The couple had recently put a deposit down on a new home and were planning to start a family.