Tragedy as baby's body found in field in Salford, as police launch investigation

20 November 2024, 16:18 | Updated: 20 November 2024, 18:25

The scene where a baby's body was found
The scene where a baby's body was found. Picture: LBC

By Kit Heren

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

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The body was found on Ravenscraig Road in Ashtons Field, close to a motorway bridge early on Wednesday afternoon.

Police confirmed the shocking find and said they would give more information in a statement later.

A forensic tent was spotted at the scene.

Ambulance workers were also in attendance, along with a large police presence.

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Greater Manchester Police district commander for Salford, Ch Supt Neil Blackwood, said: "At this stage we are following several lines of inquiry and we are working with local partner agencies to understand who this baby could be, how long they have been there and how they have sadly died.

"All of this is extremely sensitive and this investigation needs to be handled with the utmost care it deserves and it is going to take time.

"We know 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 of 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 as soon as you can.

Ch Supt Blackwood added: "As soon as we are in the position to confirm further details about the circumstances, we will do so."

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