Funeral of Manchester terror victim Philip Tron takes place

Philip Tron Credit: Family photo

The funeral of a North East man who was killed in the Manchester terror attack will take place today.

Philip Tron, 32, who was a water conservation engineer, went to the arena to pick up his partner's daughter, 19-year-old Courtney Boyle who had been at the Ariana Grande concert.

His family described him as 'funny, thoughtful and loving'.

The funeral of Manchester terror attack victim Philip Tron in Gateshead. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees