Cops issue update on tragic tot found dead in snowy field as parent hunt continues

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Police are still on the hunt for the mother of an infant who was found dead in a snowy field earlier this week. The youngster was discovered by a dog walker.The gender of the child was not revealed as the investigation got underway, and officers issued an update on the probe today.The statement said: "This week, we have discovered the remains of a baby near to the layby off Cleggs Lane, by Ashtons Field in Little Hulton."Our investigation is in the early stages and we do not know the background or circumstances that have led to this baby being separated from the mum. "We don’t know the pressures the mum might have been under before she gave birth or in the time afterwards, but our priority is to find answers, and to make sure the mum is safe."We know that this baby’s mum is somewhere out there, potentially watching this, and we would appeal for anyone who may know the mum or had their suspicions about her pregnancy to come forward so we can find her and speak to her."We will do everything we can to help the mum.

Trained officers are ready to support her, no matter what the circumstances are, please contact us."The youngster, known only as baby A, was found by a dog walker on Ravenscraig Road, near Ashtons Field in Little Hulton, in Salford, Greater Manchester at around 1pm on Wednesday.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your