Baby remains found in a field near the M61 in Salford

A member of the public made the grim discovery

Author: Nathan MarshPublished 20th Nov 2024

The remains of a baby have been found in a field near a motorway in Salford.

Officers were called to Ravenscraig Road, near Ashtons Field in Little Hulton, after the discovery was made by a member of the public.

Police say people will likely see an increased presence of officers in the local area while we carry out enquiries to understand the circumstances.

At this stage, detectives say they are following several lines of enquiry, and are working with local partner agencies to understand who this baby could be, how long they have been here, and how they have sadly died.

The are now calling this baby, Baby A.

Detective Superintendent Neil Blackwood said:

"All of this is extremely sensitive, and this investigation needs to be handled with the utmost care it deserves, and it is going to take time.

"We know that this news will devastate our communities, and while we do not have all the answers to these questions yet, I want to reassure residents that we will do all we can to find out what has happened here. The most important thing for us right now is to find answers for this baby and I would urge anyone who has any information at all to get in touch with us.

"Even the most minor detail could be crucial to our investigation. If you have seen anyone in the area over the last few days, or know who the parents could be, please call us as soon as you can.

"As soon as we are in a position to confirm further details about the circumstances, we will do so."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1319 of 20/11/24. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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