Post Mortem to take place on body of newborn baby found in Rochdale
Police are concerned for the welfare of the mother.
Last updated 5th Apr 2018
Detectives are continuing their investigation after the body of a newborn baby was found in Rochdale.
Police were called to a field near George Street in Heywood at around 7.10am yesterday (4th April) to reports that the body had been found.
A Home Office Post Mortem is due to take place this morning.
Detective Inspector Phil Key of GMP’s Rochdale borough, said: “This is a very upsetting case and we have a number of officers working to understand how long the baby was there and how it sadly died.
“We do not have the answers to these questions yet, but I would like to reassure residents that we will do all we can to find out what happened to this baby.
“If anyone has information please get in touch, because even the most minor detail could prove vital to this investigation.
“We are concerned for the welfare of the mother, so if you saw someone in the area, or know something about who the mother may be, call us as soon as you can.”
The cordon around the area has been lifted and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4810 quoting incident number 368 of 04/04/18. Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.