Baby A was ‘wrapped in pink fabric’ as cops believe material could help identify tot found dead in snow-covered field
A BABY whose body was discovered in a playing field in Salford was “wrapped in a pink fabric”, detectives have revealed.
Police think the material could help find out the identity of the infant who was discovered by Ashtons Field in Little Hulton on 20 November.
“At this stage, we are able to confirm that the baby was wrapped in a pink fabric, and we hope to have further information following the Home Office Post Mortem next week,” a spokesperson for the force said in a statement.
“We hope to have further information following the Home Office Post Mortem next week,
“A scene has been established and will remain over the coming days to ensure we can do a thorough search of the area.”
Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley added: “Our investigation is in the early stages, and we do not know the background or circumstances that have led to this baby being separated from the mum.
“We don’t know the pressures the mum might have been under before she gave birth or in the time afterwards, but our priority is to find answers, and to make sure the mum is safe.
“We will do everything we can to help the mum. Trained officers are ready to support her, no matter what the circumstances are, please contact us.
“I would like to thank the community, and members of the public, for their support and compassion. Their tributes, and the information they have come forward with, is invaluable and we are truly grateful for their support.
“We, like you, and the rest of the community want answers. There are so many different elements to this investigation, and in the coming days we will know more about the baby and the circumstances surrounding the death. I want to reassure you that we will provide updates as soon as we can.”
The grim discovery of “Baby A” was made by a dog walker yards from Ashtons Field in Salford close to the M61 motorway bridge at around 12.30pm Wednesday.
Greater Manchester Police still do not know the sex, age, or ethnicity of the infant, with the remains found in a wooded area beside the entrance to parkland.
A police cordon remains in place at the scene of the grim discovery near Ashton’s Field in Little Hulton as scenes of crime officers continue to work under two forensic tents.
Chief Superintendent Neil Blackwood urged anyone with information about Baby A or the parents to come forward immediately.
Floral tributes and soft toys, including stuffed teddy bears and snowmen, have been left at the cordon by concerned locals.
Among these were a number of upset young mums carrying their own infants who visited the scene to pay their respects and lay tributes.
Michelle Eddison, 43, was walking her dog Apollo around the Ashton Fields area this morning.
Michelle said: “This area is really popular with dog walkers and kids. It’s always busy during the day. We’ve walked our dog here many times.
“There would be no time to leave a baby. This is a very busy road and the mother could be from anywhere really.”
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the police on 101 and to quote 1319 and 20 November 2024.
For those wishing to remain anonymous you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.