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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gabriel Samuels

Manchester Arena bombing: First victim named as 16-year-old Georgina Callander

A 16-year-old has been named as the first confirmed victim of the terror attack at Manchester Arena.

Georgina Bethany Callander was one of 22 people killed by the blast as she left the concert by Ariana Grande at the 21,000-capacity venue.

On Saturday, Georgina tweeted that she was "so excited" to see the pop star in Manchester.

The teenager's friends paid tribute to her, describing her as a "beautiful girl with the kindest heart and soul".

More follows.

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