A family have paid tribute to a teenager who died at her home.

Blackburn College and former Pleckgate High School pupil Salia Chaudry drowned in her bath after falling ill.

Family and friends have been attending the home on Buncer Lane to pay their respects to the eighteen year-old.

A family spokesman said, “The entire family are shocked and devastated by this tragedy and would like to request that the community have our angel in their thoughts and prayers.

“She was very family orientated, loved going to her college and had her full life ahead of her.

“She was dearly loved and will be missed by everyone.”

The funeral will take place at Raza Masjid on Randal Street this afternoon at 1.30pm.