Dog walker find remains of a baby on fields in Salford

A dog walker has found the remains of a young baby on a Ashtons field in Little Hulton, Salford today 20 November 2024.

A scene is currently in place, and residents ,ay see an increased presence of Police officers in the local area while they carry out enquiries.

Police are following all lines of enquiry, and are working with local partner agencies to understand who this baby could be and how the baby died.

Police are now calling this baby, Baby A. 

A Police spokesperson said: “We know that this news will devastate our communities, and while we do not have all the answers to these questions yet, I want to reassure residents that we will do all we can to find out what has happened here.

“The most important thing for us right now is to find answers for this baby and I would urge anyone who has any information at all to get in touch with us.Even the most minor detail could be crucial to our investigation.

“If you have seen anyone in the area over the last few days, or know who the parents could be, please call us as soon as you can.As soon as we are in a position to confirm further details about the circumstances, we will do so.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1319 of 20/11/24. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111