Everything we know so far after baby's remains found in field
The entrance to Ashtons field remains closed
A major investigation has been launched after the remains of a baby were found in a field in Salford. Greater Manchester Police have been at the scene off Cleggs Lane, in Little Hulton, throughout the afternoon on Wednesday, November 20.
Police confirmed the remains of a young baby were discovered earlier today. At a press conference this evening, Chief Superintendent Neil Blackwood said the remains had been found by a dog walker who notified police at around 12.30pm.
Witnesses reported seeing a significant emergency presence from around 1pm. A cordon has since been in place and the entrance to Ashtons Field has been closed to the public, Manchester Evening News reports.
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Multiple police cars have been in attendance, with several officers at the cordon. Crime scene investigators have also been working at the scene and remain in attendance this evening.
A forensic tent is in place behind the cordon, which has also been shielded by a screen. The baby's sex and ethnicity are yet to be confirmed, while it's not yet known how long the infant had been in the field.
Chf Supt Blackwood, GMP's district commander for Salford, told reporters a Home Office post mortem was taking place. It should confirm further details about the baby in the next two days.
With the infant's identity a mystery, GMP has named them Baby A. They have also been described by the force as a 'young baby'.
Officers were reportedly called out from nearby Ravenscraig Road, but a forensic tent is in place close to the entrance of Ashtons Field at Cleggs Lane. Chf Supt Blackwood told reporters 'this is our location' as he spoke from that part of the cordon.
No one has come forward with information about Baby A so far. Anyone with information is being urged to report it to GMP by calling 101, quoting log 1319 of November 20, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
