Major police scene as baby found dead in Greater Manchester field

Police have descended on a Greater Manchester field after the body of a young baby was found, the Manchester Evening News understands. Emergency services are in attendance off Cleggs Lane in Little Hulton, Salford, close to the motorway bridge. Eyewitnesses have reported seeing the entrance to Ashtons Field and the Linnyshaw Loopline taped off and a large police response at the scene.

A forensic tent has also been reported by eyewitnesses. Greater Manchester Police confirmed it is in attendance in Little Hulton. It's understood that a young baby has been found dead at the scene.

An ambulance was reportedly seen in attendance off Cleggs Lane alongside police at 1pm today (November 20). Officers have been in attendance since then. GMP and North West Ambulance Service have both confirmed their attendance.

Further details are yet to be confirmed.

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1. ^ Multiple roads closed as police respond to serious crash - latest updates (www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk)