Four suspects have been re-arrested after the remains of a baby were found in a garden in Wigan. The baby's remain were uncovered in a garden of a home on Marsh Green on April 10.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that four individuals have been re-arrested as part of the major probe. Of those arrests, two have been re-arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, and two have been re-arrested on suspicion of preventing lawful burial.
They have since been bailed pending enquires. The force said the update comes after 'fresh digital forensic evidence' was uncovered during the investigation, which has been ongoing for over two months. READ MORE Man's body recovered from River Irwell after huge police presence near city centre The heartbreaking discovery was made at the house after police officers were called to the scene by a 'partner agency'.
The remains were then uncovered. No further details on the baby have been revealed, including the baby's gender, but police said that special forensic testing on the baby's remains is ongoing.
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