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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Major update into tragic case of Baby Ava who was found dead in snowy field as vital clue could help find tot's parents
A MAJOR update has been unveiled in the tragic case of a baby who was found dead in the middle of a snowy field more than six months ago. Police have discovered a vital clue which could point to the identify of the 5 Police have secured a DNA from a piece of fabric recovered at the location where Baby Ava was found Credit: Greater Manchester Police 5 Cops believe this new information could help lead them to relatives of the mystery baby girl, including her parents Credit: Greater Manchester Police 5 Following her discovery just over sixth months ago, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has now said it had secured a DNA profile from a piece of fabric recovered from the scene. Cops believe this could help identify someone connected to Ava, potentially including her parents, helping to "move the investigation forward." In an update today, police said: "A significant development in the investigation is the recovery of a piece of fabric from the scene, from which we have secured a DNA profile. "In the coming months, we hope this will help us identify someone connected to Ava and move the investigation forward." Read More on UK News Cops have drafted in a range of experts to help uncover the story behind the baby girl's mysterious death. GMP explained it had called on a botanist to "determine how long Ava may have been at the discovery site", alongside an anthropologist, archaeologist, and specialists in dental and bone analysis to "establish Ava's age and ethnicity". Baby Ava was discovered by a dog walker in a snowy field near the M61 in Since this discovery, cops have continually appealed for Ava's mum to come forward, adding that they were concerned about her welfare. Most read in The Sun Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley from GMP's Major Incident Team said: "We will never forget Baby Ava, and despite the challenges in the investigation, we're committed to uncovering the truth. "We are more determined than ever to find who Ava is, who her parents are, and all of the possible scenarios and circumstances which have led Ava to being separated from them. Cops still hunting for mum of baby boy found dead in M&S bag by binman "I know how heartbreaking this case has been for the communities of Greater Manchester and beyond. The support and compassion we've received has been unwavering, and we share the sadness felt for Ava as we continue our search for answers so that we can lay her to rest. "If you are baby Ava's mum, please know that you are not alone. You can contact us directly or ask someone you trust to reach out on your behalf. We want to help you.' Police have been undergoing extensive investigations over the past six months, since the tragic discovery of Baby Ava. This has included following up on "hundreds" of public tips, conducting "thousands of hours" of door-to-door enquiries, and "extensively" reviewing CCTV footage. Police said they had also collaborated with forces and agencies across the UK to try and identify Ava, in the hope of "securing justice" for her. 5 Countless tributes were left at the scene in Little Hulton after Baby Ava's body was discovered in November Credit: Greater Manchester Police 5 Cops have continually appealed for the baby's mum to come forward amid fears for her welfare Credit: Greater Manchester Police GMP added: "Information from the public has led us to speak with potential witnesses nationwide. "While these leads have not yet helped us identify Ava or understand her circumstances, they have allowed us to safeguard several vulnerable individuals and ensure they receive the care and support they need. "We have also trawled the national missing person database, focusing on cases involving females who were potentially pregnant and reported missing, which has helped us negate a number of individuals." If you have any information which could help police in their investigation, contact the force by dialling 101, quoting log 1319 of 20/11/24. You can also submit any information via the police's Major Incident Public Portal
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
‘Significant' DNA breakthrough in bid to identify baby found in field
Detectives hope they can uncover 'in the coming months' the identity of a baby girl found in a field. The remains of the infant, named by police as Ava, was discovered by a dog walker near Ashtons Field in Salford, Greater Manchester, on November 20 last year. Police have yet to establish who Ava's mother is and the circumstances that led to them being separated. However, detectives announced on Monday a 'significant development' in their investigation as they have secured a DNA profile from a piece of fabric recovered from the scene. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: 'In the coming months, we hope this will help us identify someone connected to Ava and move the investigation forward.' A botanist is working with the force to determine how long Ava may have been at the field, GMP added, while specialists in dental and bone analysis, an anthropologist and an archaeologist are trying to establish her age and ethnicity. Det Ch Insp Charlotte Whalley, of GMP's major incident team, said: 'We will never forget Baby Ava, and despite the challenges in the investigation, we're committed to uncovering the truth. 'We are more determined than ever to find who Ava is, who her parents are, and all of the possible scenarios and circumstances which have led Ava to being separated from them. 'I know how heart-breaking this case has been for the communities of Greater Manchester and beyond. The support and compassion we've received has been unwavering, and we share the sadness felt for Ava as we continue our search for answers so that we can lay her to rest. 'If you are baby Ava's mum, please know that you are not alone. You can contact us directly or ask someone you trust to reach out on your behalf. We want to help you.' The field is close to a lay-by near warehouses and not far from two junctions of the M61 motorway, north-west of Manchester. Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 1319 of 20/11/24.
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Salford: New DNA evidence discovered in Baby Ava investigation
New DNA evidence has been found in the investigation to identify the remains of a baby girl that were found in a field near a Manchester Police (GMP) said a profile had been secured from testing a piece of fabric recovered from near Ashtons Field in the Little Hulton area of of the infant, who was given the name "Ava" by GMP, were found by a dog walker on 20 November 2024. The discovery caused an outpouring of grief in the community, with residents describing it as a "desperate situation".Det Ch Insp Charlotte Whalley said police were more determined than ever to find out about Ava's parents, and appealed to the little girl's mother: "You are not alone." Police said they were continuing to work closely with a range of experts to find out how baby Ava came to be left alone in the field, close to a bridge over the M61. Detectives said a botanist was helping to determine how long Ava may have been at the discovery an anthropologist, archaeologist, and specialists in dental and bone analysis are continuing to try to establish Ava's age and ethnicity. Det Ch Insp Whalley said: "I know how heart-breaking this case has been for the communities of Greater Manchester and beyond. "The support and compassion we've received has been unwavering, and we share the sadness felt for Ava as we continue our search for answers so that we can lay her to rest."We will never forget Baby Ava, and despite the challenges in the investigation, we're committed to uncovering the truth."GMP said it had received "hundreds of public tips" in the investigation, with information leading officers to speak with potential witnesses across the UK. While those leads have not yet helped identify Ava or better understand the circumstances of her death, GMP said they had "allowed us to safeguard several vulnerable individuals and ensure they receive the care and support they need".Anyone with any information about the case is urged to contact the force. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
