A sea of flowers and heartwarming words line the street outside a Salford field where a baby's remains were found. Police are beginning their third day at Ashtons Field, in Little Hulton, after a dog walker discovered the remains of Baby A at around 12.30pm on Wednesday (November 20).
Residents living close to the scene have shared an outpouring of grief since the tragic news was announced. Teddies have been placed for the baby they never knew, with messages of sympathy and support.
Overnight, a tiny blue coat has been left among the tributes, capped with frost after a night in the snow. The number of items left for Baby A has multiplied in the last 24 hours. READ MORE: Tragedy as much-loved dad, 27, collapses and dies after game of football One tribute seen this morning reads: "A little angel gone to soon.
Fly high with the other angels." Another says: "R.I.P. Baby A. May you rest in paradise. Love from us all." A Greater Manchester Police officer placed a sympathy card at the scene on Thursday, while residents told the Manchester Evening News of their shock.
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