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Family tribute to 'fun-loving' woman found dead

Police handout Cathy has long blonde hair and is wearing a white strappy dress with a brown floral pattern and a silver necklace with a black pendant. She is smiling at the camera.Police handout
Cathy Doherty, 52, was found dead at a property on Meols Cop Road, Southport

The family of a woman found dead at property in Southport said she will be "greatly missed".

Cathy Doherty, 52, was discovered at a home on Meols Cop Road, Southport on 26 February.

Two men arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday have been conditionally bailed, Merseyside Police.

In a tribute her family said: "We are all devastated by the loss of our sister Cathy.

"She was fun-loving, kind and considerate.

"Please can we ask that your respect our privacy at this traumatic time."

A Merseyside Police representative said the incident "remained an unexplained death pending further enquiries".

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