Tributes have been paid to a teenage boy who died trying to save his friend in the Swiss bar fire on New Year's Eve.
Benjamin Johnson, 18, has been named as one of the 40 people who died in the blaze that broke out at Le Constellation bar on Wednesday evening, with Swiss police now confirming that all victims have been identified.
The 18-year-old was a member of the Lausanne Boxing Club and was hailed as a hero by the Swiss Boxing Federation.
"It is with deep sadness that SwissBoxing learned of the death of Benjamin Johnson (Club Lausannois de Boxing), a victim of the tragedy in Crans-Montana," the federation said on an Instagram post.
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"Benjamin left us as a hero, helping his friend. Our thoughts are with his family, relatives and all the victims of this national tragedy."
Swiss Boxing president Amir Orfia also paid tribute, adding: "This ultimate act of selflessness perfectly reflects who he was: someone who always helped others. Benjamin was a promising athlete and a radiant personality.
"Having watched him grow up, first as a boxer and then as his coach, I remember him as a young man who was always positive, smiling and respectful. He was always the first to support his teammates."
Police now say they have identified all 40 victims of the tragedy, including some as young as 14 and 15.
Tributes have been paid to Benjamin Johnson, the teenage boxer who died trying to save his friend in the Swiss bar fire on New Year's Eve
|Of those who died, 26 were aged 14 to 18, while the oldest victim was a 39-year-old French man.
Another athlete, 16-year-old Italian international golfer Emanuele Galeppini, was among the first to be identified.
The Italian Golf Federation said in a statement it "mourns the passing of a young athlete who carried with him passion and genuine values".
A 15-year-old British schoolgirl was also identified as a victim in the deadly fire that ripped through the crowded basement of the bar within minutes.
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The 15-year-old British schoolgirl that died in the tragedy has been revealed to be Charlotte Niddam
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In a post on social media, her family said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter and sister, Charlotte.
"Details regarding the funeral arrangements will follow shortly. It is most likely on Thursday in Paris. Thank you for all your support those last few days."
At least 119 were injured in the blaze, most of them young and most of them severely.
The age of the victims has raised questions whether proper age checks were in place. The legal drinking age in Switzerland is 16.
Flowers have been laid around the site of the tragedy in tribute to the 40 that were killed
| REUTERSOn Saturday, police announced they had opened an investigation into the managers of the bar for negligent manslaughter, negligent bodily harm and negligent arson.
Jacques Moretti, owner of the bar, has insisted that they "followed all safety regulations".
It has been reported that their bar has been inspected just "three times in 10 years" by health and safety officials, since they opened in 2015.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin confirmed on Sunday that a national day of mourning will be held on Friday, with church bells ringing across Switzerland and a minute's silence planned.
"In this moment of reflection, everyone in Switzerland can personally remember the victims of the disaster," he told local newspaper Sonntagsblick.
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