A Scots teenager is fighting for her life after the terror attack at a concert in Manchester on Monday.

Laura MacIntyre had travelled to the concert at the Manchester Arena from Barra in the Western Isles with her friend Eilidh MacLeod.

Neither of the girls had contacted family or friends after an explosion at the venue around 10.30pm on Monday with family members travelling down south on Tuesday morning.

On Thursday morning, it was confirmed Eilidh, 14, was among the 22 people who died in the atrocity.

Hours later the family of 15-year-old Laura issued a statement saying she remained at hospital but in a critical condition.

The statement said: "Our daughter Laura is a funny and witty young girl who excels at everything she does.

"Laura and her friend Eilidh were so looking forward to the concert, but that night has now ended in a tragedy where Eilidh has lost her life and Laura is in a critical condition.

"Our hearts and minds have been with Eilidh's family since we heard their news.

"We want to thank everybody for their support including the emergency services for all that they have done and continue to do.

"We know that Laura is in the best possible place and is receiving the best care that she can.

"Laura is strong-willed and a fighter, and while she continues this battle we ask that all media respect our privacy at this extremely difficult time."

At least 75 people are being treated in hospital for several injuries, with Laura and 22 others receiving "critical care."

Eilidh's family issued a statement paying tribute to their daughter, who they described as "vivacious and full of fun".

Tributes were also paid on social media with many, including politicians, reacting to news of the girl's death.

A father from South Lanarkshire was also seriously injured in the blast, his church has confirmed on social media.

Piotr Chylewska is believed to have taken one of his children to the Ariana Grande concert. However it is not yet known if he is also in a critical condition.