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A 13-year-old schoolgirl described as "bright and friendly" apparently hanged herself after she was bullied at school.

Poppy Bracey was taken to hospital on March 1 after police were called to a house in Leigh, Greater Manchester, but she later died.

An investigation into the cause of the teenager's death is under way.

Poppy had been a student at Lowton High School where she was said to be "popular with both staff and students".

Headteacher John Shanahan said: "Poppy will be remembered for the care and consideration she showed to others, as well as for her dry sense of humour."

However, numerous comments posted on a Facebook tribute page suggested Poppy had been bullied.

One reads: "Rip Poppy u didnt diserve to die cozz of them bullies never forget you babe xx."

Another comment said: "Cant even believe that somone would bullie somone so much for them to lead to this, R.I.P Poppy, forever missed and loved."

One person who left a message said as a teacher, they see how cruel kids can be everyday.

"Bullying causes misery beyond words and I hope the bullies involved with this can read all of these messages and see that despite what they said and did to her, Poppy was loved by many," she wrote.