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Cheshire East Council said it was liaising with the school to understand the impact on staffing, but at this stage most absences related to pupils.

The beach has now been closed and police were liaising with experts from the Department of Primary Industries to determine the species of shark involved.

Chilean officials said the search for victims had ended and the focus was now on repatriating the bodies and liaising with foreign consulates.

"Our thoughts are with the family at this time. The police are currently investigating, and the council is liaising closely with them," they said.

It will be formally translated before the coroner liaises with the singer's family ahead of an inquest.