"Firstly, our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young person who has tragically lost their life, who we sadly believe was missing Catherine. Although we have a man in custody, our investigation team is keeping an open mind and are following several lines of inquiry. A scene will remain in place while officers conduct their investigation. If you have any concerns, please speak to an officer who will listen to you."
"We are trying to get all the answers we can for the family of this young person who is at the forefront of the investigation team's mind. We are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area of Whalley Close on the Saturday and early hours of Sunday morning to come forward and assist us in our inquiries. Every piece of information, no matter how small it might seem, helps us build a clearer picture in this investigation."
A 17-year-old girl reported missing on Saturday is believed to have been found dead at an address in Whalley Close, Ashton-under-Lyne, after officers attended at about 9am on Sunday. The time and cause of death have not been established and formal identification remains pending, while specialist officers support the next of kin. A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody as detectives follow several lines of inquiry. A scene remains in place while investigators work. Police have appealed for anyone in the area on Saturday and early Sunday to come forward, providing contact numbers and a Crimestoppers line for anonymous tips.
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