What we know so far as baby's remains discovered by a Greater Manchester field

A major police operation is underway in Salford following the tragic discovery of a baby's remains. Officers have been in attendance off Cleggs Lane, in Little Hulton, throughout Wednesday afternoon (November 20).

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the remains of a young baby were found earlier today. At a press conference this evening, Chief Superintendent Neil Blackwood said the remains had been found by a dog walker who called GMP at around 12.30pm.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large emergency services presence in the area from around 1pm. The entrance to Ashtons Field has been closed off since police arrived at the scene.

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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.