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Manchester Arena attack victim Olivia Campbell’s sister’s baby is due on anniversary of the tragedy

After miscarrying due to shock and stress, Catriona Campbell will name the baby in honour of her beloved sister Olivia

THE sister of Manchester terror attack victim Olivia Campbell is due to have a baby on the tragedy’s first anniversary.

Catriona Campbell, 17, will name her daughter Olivia in honour of the younger sister she adored.

 Catriona Campbell, 17, will name her daughter Olivia in honour of her younger sister
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Catriona Campbell, 17, will name her daughter Olivia in honour of her younger sisterCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

She first found out she was pregnant only days after Olivia, 15, was one of 22 who died in a suicide bombing at Manchester Arena on May 22 last year — but she miscarried due to shock and stress.

Her mum Charlotte, 37, said: “Cat had to deal with losing her sister and her baby six weeks later.”

So Catriona, fiance Ben Derbyshire, 19, and their families were delighted when she was pregnant again a month later.

Charlotte said: “We were stunned when she was told her due date is May 22 and that it’s a girl.

 Olivia, 15, was one of 22 who died in a suicide bombing at Manchester Arena on May 22 last year
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Olivia, 15, was one of 22 who died in a suicide bombing at Manchester Arena on May 22 last year

"We think it’s Olivia’s doing — she’s definitely watching over us.”

Charlotte, of Tottington, near Bury, added: “We can’t wait to welcome her into the world.

"Olivia will be her middle name.”

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