A 12-year-old girl whose picture was seen on posters around the Grenfell Tower area following the fatal fire, has been formally identified as one of the victims.

The family of Jessica Urbano Ramirez spoke of how they "feel totally crushed" after receiving "the hardest news any parents will ever have had to bear".

A statement, which was released on behalf of the family said: "Nothing will ever bring our little girl back, and we are angry that this should ever have happened to our little angel.

"We will not rest until we get justice for her and for the many other lives lost as a result of this crime.

"We will only feel justice has been served when the highest possible charges are applied to culpable individuals.

"We entrust this task to the authorities in the hope that we will not be let down."

Jessica Urbano Ramirez, 12, has been formally identified as one of the victims

In the statement, the family of the teenager spoke of a "loving, kind hearted and caring" little girl who brought joy to everyone with a "contagious" laugh.

She is one of 45 victims of the fire who have so far been identified.

"Jessica will leave a lasting legacy in the hearts of her family and friends and the many many people who didn't know her personally but have come to know her since that night of the 14 June" the statement continued.

"Her light will shine bright and will light our individual paths as we start to move forward into coming to terms with our loss and heartbreak.

This picture of the teenager was seen on posters around the Grenfell Tower area

They said: "We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for their support during this very difficult time.

"We have drawn strength from everyone's thoughts and prayers.

"We continue to pray for those families who have been similarly affected and we stand with you and you have stood with us.

"God bless."

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