Overview

• Greater Manchester Police found a 17-year-old at a property on Whalley Close around 9 a.m. on Sunday, where she died despite emergency treatment.
• The teenager is believed to be Catherine, who was reported missing early Saturday after last being seen on Queen's Road at about 2:20 a.m.
• A 55-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed pending further enquiries, according to police on Tuesday.
• Detectives say they are keeping an open mind and a cordon remains in place as officers pursue several lines of enquiry.
• Investigators appeal for witnesses and any CCTV, mobile or doorbell footage from the Whalley Close and Queen's Road areas, asking people to contact GMP on 0161 856 9307 quoting log 802 of 21/09/2025 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.