Baby remains were newborn girl, police say
The remains of a baby found in a field in Greater Manchester have been identified as a newborn girl.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) made the announcement following a post-mortem examination, and said that they had named the girl "Ava" after previously only identifying her as "Baby A".
The infant's remains were found by a woman who had been walking her dog near Ashtons Field in the Little Hulton area of Salford at about 12:30 GMT on 20 November.
The cause of Ava's death remains unclear with police saying further pathological and forensic testing is required.
Flowers, teddy bears and tributes that have been left at the scene in her memory are to be donated to children's charities.
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