A large police presence is at the scene

The gruesome discovery was made by a member of the public on Ravenscraig Road near Ashtons Field in Salford at about 1pm on Wednesday.

Detectives are trying to establish the baby's identity as well as when and how he or she died.

The baby's identity remains a mystery

The tragic discovery was made earlier today

Police and forensics are currently at the scene

Police have named the body Baby A but say it is too early to determine the gender or ethnicity.

Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation after a dog walker found the remains of a baby near Ashtons Field in Little Hulton, in Salford, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday

The body of a young baby has been found in a field in Salford.

Police are expected to hold a press conference on the incident later on Wednesday evening.

Officers are in attendance

Detectives are investigating the heartbreaking discovery of 'Baby A'

Tributes have been paid to the mystery infant

The investigation is at an early stage

The entrance to Ashtons Field and the Linnyshaw Loopline near Salford, Greater Manchester have been taped off after the grim discovery of a dead baby this afternoon