Crowds turnout for the funeral of Shellie Callaghan

DOZENS gathered at the funeral of Shellie Callaghan today to say a final farewell to the tragic teenager.
Crowds paid tribute to Shellie CallaghanCrowds paid tribute to Shellie Callaghan
Crowds paid tribute to Shellie Callaghan

The schoolgirl, who was described as “popular” and “beautiful” by her friends, died suddenly earlier this month, after she fell ill at a house party in Newtongrange, Midlothian.

Police issued a drugs warning just hours after her death.

Yesterday, her funeral was held at Newbattle Parish Church in Midlothian where crowds of people gathered to pay tribute to the 16 year-old.

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Many wrote heartfelt messages to the teenager following the “beautiful” service.

St David’s High School tweeted: “A beautiful Farewell Service this morning for Shellie.

“Very proud of all the respectful young people from SDHS & NCHS. RIP.”

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