A STAR to commemorate the life of the Manchester attack’s youngest victim is to be unveiled next week.
Eight-year-old Saffie Roussos died following the bomb attack at the Manchester Arena where she had gone to see Ariana Grande in concert.
But the pink star is being designed by lighting supremo Richard Ryan - head of the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations.
It will sit on a real tree outside The Plaice fish and chip shop, Hough Lane, run by Saffie’s family, in Leyland, as a touching tribute to the eight-year-old, one of 22 people killed.
Martin Carlin, of Leyland Town Team, said: “It’s something the town team wanted to do. It’s Saffie’s star. Every time someone sees it they’ll know what it’s all about. I spoke to Richard last Friday and he said he’s got a design in mind.”
Councillor Peter Mullineaux, leader of South Ribble Council, said: “I’d like to thank the Leyland Town Team for making this happen. Saffie will never be forgotten and now the people of Leyland will be able to celebrate her memory every Christmas by looking at her special star.”
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