Tragedy as baby is found dead in Greater Manchester field

A baby has been found dead near a Greater Manchester field. Emergency services were called out to Ashtons Field off Cleggs Lane, in Little Hulton, Salford, at around 1pm this afternoon (November 20).

Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service both attended. A police spokesperson has confirmed that the remains of a young baby were found on Ravenscraig Road, near Ashtons Field, in Little Hulton.

There has been a major police presence at the scene throughout the afternoon. Officers have sealed off the entrance to Ashtons Field, at the Linnyshaw Loopline, near to the M61 bridge.

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Several police officers, detectives and crime scene investigators are working at the scene. A forensic tent is in place on Ashtons Field, behind a protective screen inside the cordon.

Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed. A press conference is expected to take place at 5.30pm today.