Detectives continue to investigate after the death of a baby

Detectives are continuing their investigation after a baby was found dead in Heywood.

At around 7.10am on Wednesday 4 April 2018, police were called to a field near George Street to reports that the body of a baby had been found.

Officers attended and discovered the body of what is believed to be a newborn baby.

A Home Office Post Mortem is due to take place Thursday morning.

The cordon around the area has been lifted and enquiries are ongoing.

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Detective Inspector Phil Key of GMP’s Rochdale borough, said: “This is a very upsetting case and we have a number of officers working to understand how long the baby was there and how it sadly died.

“We do not have the answers to these questions yet, but I would like to reassure residents that we will do all we can to find out what happened to this baby.

“If anyone has information please get in touch, because even the most minor detail could prove vital to this investigation.

“We are concerned for the welfare of the mother, so if you saw someone in the area, or know something about who the mother may be, call us as soon as you can.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4810 quoting incident number 368 of 04/04/18. Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.