A TRAGIC little girl found dead in a snow-covered field by a dog walker has been named Ava.
The child was discovered last Wednesday near Ashtons Field in Salford near the M61 motorway bridge.
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The baby was discovered in a snow-covered field Credit: Sean Hansford /MEN
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Manchester Police today confirmed the baby is a girl after a post mortem.
The cause of death has not yet been determined and further investigations are underway.
Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley, from our Major Incident Team, said: “We know this case has touched the hearts of many people across Manchester and like you, we are determined to find out what happened to this little girl.
“As part of our investigations, we are working to determine who Ava’s mom is and any possible scenarios and circumstances that led to Ava being separated from her mom.”
DCI Whalley also spoke directly to the mother and her family over fears she may need medical attention.
She added: “You may not have felt safe to come forward yet, but please know that we have trained officers ready to support you, whatever the circumstances, please do get in touch.”
“I would also like to thank the community for their support as we continue our appeals for information.
“Now please cast your mind back to the previous months, you may have heard something or seen something that was not good. It may have seemed insignificant at the time, but knowing what you know now, come forward. It could be key to finding the truth for Aww.”
The horror happened around lunchtime last week when a dog walker found the baby’s body.
Emergency crews rushed to Ravenscraig Road, which is lined with industrial buildings, and cordoned off the area.
At the time, the officers said they did not know Baby A’s sex, age or ethnicity.
Horrified locals left flowers and stuffed toys, including teddy bears and a snowman, for the tragic child.
One said the baby was discovered just meters from the entrance to Ashtons Field next to the dump.
She added: “Because the poor little baby was found so close to the road and the entrance to the park, it’s possible someone drove here.
“They just pulled over and threw or put the baby in the bushes and drove away. They could have come from anywhere.”
GMP said they were following several lines of inquiry and were working with local partner agencies to try to identify the baby.
Chf Supt Neil Blackwood said at the time: “Tragically, today we found what we believe to be the remains of a young baby on Ravenscraig Road in Salford.
“We have the scene and you are likely to see an increased police presence in the local area as we carry out inquiries to understand the circumstances.
“This is all extremely sensitive and this investigation should be treated with the utmost care it deserves, and it will take time.”
Anyone with any information can call the police on 101, quoting log 1319 of 11/20/24.
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Police are trying to locate the baby’s parents Credit: Jason Roberts / Manchester Evening News
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