Teenager Believed to be Missing 17-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Tameside

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Police are appealing for information after the death of a teenager, believed to be a missing 17-year-old girl, whose body was found at an address in Whalley Close in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. The girl, named as Catherine, was reported missing on Saturday, and her next of kin are being supported by specialist officers. A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Key Takeaways:

  • The body of a teenager, believed to be a missing 17-year-old girl named Catherine, was found at an address in Whalley Close in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside.
  • The girl was reported missing on Saturday, and her next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.
  • A 55-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Anna Barker is leading the investigation and has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
  • The police are investigating several lines of inquiry and are appealing for people to provide any information that may help their investigation.
  • The public is being urged to speak to an officer if they have any concerns or come forward with information.

Statistics:

  • The 55-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder is currently in police custody.
  • The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for anyone who may have seen or heard something suspicious in the area of Whalley Close on Saturday and early hours of Sunday morning to come forward.
  • The police have appealed for information through various channels, including the police's dedicated phone line on 0161 856 9307 and the Crimestoppers anonymous tip line on 0800 555 111.

Sources:

  • Greater Manchester Police (GMP)
  • Detective Chief Inspector Anna Barker
  • BBC News --- "Missing teenager's body found in Tameside" [1], accessed 2023-02-20
  • PA Media --- "Girl, 17, believed to be missing found dead in Tameside" [2], accessed 2023-02-20
  • Alamy/PA --- "Manchester police investigating death of teenager" [3], accessed 2023-02-20
  • Crimestoppers --- "Information and contact details" [4], accessed 2023-02-20