Body of newborn baby found in field near Manchester

Child's identity and that of its parents are currently unknown

The body of a newborn baby has been discovered in a field off George Street, Greater Manchester (Google Maps)

The body of a newborn baby has been found in a field in Greater Manchester, police say.

Officers were called to the field in Heywood at during rush hour on Wednesday.

The scene was cordoned off and police are investigating, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

The baby's identity and that of its parents are currently unknown.

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

“Officers attended and discovered the body of what is believed to be a newborn baby. A scene is in place while police enquiries continue.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 368 of April 4, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.