A BABY, whose body was discovered in a playing field in Salford was “wrapped in a pink fabric”, detectives have revealed.
Police think the material could help find out the identity of the infant who was discovered by Ashtons Field in Little Hulton on 20 November.
The grim discovery of “Baby A” was made by a dog walker yards from Ashtons Field in Salford close to the M61 motorway bridge at around 12.30pm yesterday.
Greater Manchester Police still do not know the sex, age, or ethnicity of the infant, with the remains found in a wooded area beside the entrance to parkland.
A police cordon remains in place at the scene of the grim discovery near Ashton’s Field in Little Hulton as scenes of crime officers continue to work under two forensic tents.
Chf Supt Neil Blackwood urged anyone with information about Baby A or the parents to come forward immediately.
Floral tributes and soft toys, including stuffed teddy bears and snowmen, have been left at the cordon by concerned locals.
Among these were a number of upset young mums carrying their own infants who visited the scene to pay their respects and lay tributes.
Michelle Eddison, 43, was walking her dog Apollo around the Ashton Fields area this morning.
Michelle said: “This area is really popular with dog walkers and kids. It’s always busy during the day. We’ve walked our dog here many times.
“There would be no time to leave a baby. This is a very busy road and the mother could be from anywhere really.”
A police cordon remains in place at the scene of the grim discovery near Ashton’s Field in Little Hulton[/caption]
