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Remains of baby found in field in Greater Manchester

Police were called to Ravenscraig Road near Ashtons Field, Salford.

Police were called to Ravenscraig Road near Ashtons Field
Police were called to Ravenscraig Road near Ashtons Field (Peter Byrne/PA)

The remains of a baby have been found in a field in Greater Manchester.

Police were called to Ravenscraig Road near Ashtons Field, Salford, at about 1pm on Wednesday after a member of the public discovered the body.

There has been a major police presence at the scene throughout the afternoon, according to reports.

Greater Manchester Police will hold a press conference on Cleggs Lane at about 5.30pm.