The family of a 17-year-old girl found dead in Greater Manchester say she was a "bright, beautiful young woman".

Catherine Blackhurst was reported missing on Saturday and died at an address in Ashton-under-Lyne at about 9am on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said.

A post-mortem examination was carried out but her cause of death remains unascertained.

A 55-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of murder, has been bailed pending further inquiries.

In a tribute released by police, Ms Blackhurst's family said: "Cat was a bright, beautiful young woman with an infectious enthusiasm for life.

"She left an instant, lasting impression and anyone she met instantly fell in love with her larger-than-life personality.

"Her siblings loved her endlessly, they enjoyed special individual memories wit

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