First victim of Manchester Arena terror attack is named
The attack took place after an Ariana Grande concert
Last updated 26th May 2017
The first victim of the Manchester Arena terror attacks has been named as 18-year-old Georgina Bethany Callander who had been attending the Ariana Grande concert.
Her friends have taken to Twitter to express their grief at losing their friend.
A statement to The Telegraph, from Runshaw College where Georgina attended, read: "It is with enormous sadness that it appears that one of the people who lost their lives in Monday’s Manchester attack was one of our students here at Runshaw College.
"Georgina Callander was a former Bishop Rawstorne pupil studying with us on the second year of her Health and Social Care course.
"Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Georgina’s family, friends, and all of those affected by this loss.
"We are offering all available support possible at this tragic time, including counselling with our dedicated student support team."
Georgina had met Ariana Grande back in June 2015 and had posted this picture with musical on Instagram.
Tragically Georgina had posted on Twitter her excitement at seeing the singer.
Actor Sean Maguire, who stars in Once Upon A Time, tweeted how he had met Georgina back in April and sent his 'love to her and all the families of the victims'.
Celebrities across the world have shared their heartbreak at hearing what has happened at a venue that many have performed at.
Our reporter spoke to eye witnesses at the scene.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that there have been 22 fatalities and 59 people are injured. In a statement released they said this was 'the most horrific incident' they as a force have had to deal with. The full statement also confirmed that the attacker died at the arena and they believe he used an 'improvised explosive device.'
Here's how the events unfolded.
A freephone emergency number has been released for those concerned about friends and family: 0800 096 0095