How do I clear "Messages (Saved)" from Usage?

I am currently running out of storage space from my iPhone and the largest storage user outside of Photos & Video is Messages.
My Messages app currently has 1.1GB of data under General > Usage > Messages > Messages(Saved).
I have tried various ways of clearing this including:
1. Deleting ALL past conversations/SMS within my "messages" app and restarting the phone.
I now have about 5 messages in my messages app but storage usage is still 1.1GB
I have tried to start new conversations to see if somehow my past messages will reappear (and hence properly deleted) but they do not
Resetting "Settings" (as advised by Apple Store Staff) and restarting the phone
Backing up to computer, then restoring phone to factoring settings (also suggested by Apple Store Staff)
By doing this i have managed to clear up a lot more space, HOWEVER, the Message storage is currently still at 1.1GB.
When I plug in phone to iTunes, it says i have:
1.15 GB in "Documents and other"
1.04 GB in "Other"
I think the Messages data should be part of the "Documents and Other" as i do not keep many documents / ebooks on the phone but i have no idea how to access and clear this?
HLEP! I've no idea what to do next.

you've probably sent a video or audio attachments to someone and those are the types of file that will eat up a lot of space from your device. you said you only have 5 messages left, scroll up to the beginning of each messages because it could be a long conversation that you had , you might need to select " Load Earlier Messages" , just continue scrolling up till you find these files. touch and hold one of the multimedia file then select "more...." then delete the file.

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