Yahoo News Police issue update in major probe into baby's remains found in Wigan garden
A man who was arrested this week in connection with a major probe into the remains of a baby found in Wigan has been released under investigation, police have confirmed.
The 71-year-old man was arrested by officers on Friday (June 14). He was arrested on suspicion of preventing lawful burial after the baby's remain were uncovered in a garden of a home on Marsh Green on April 10.
In an update issued today (June 16), a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said he had since been released under investigation. Five people - aged between 20 and 70 - were previously arrested on suspicion of concealing a death and unlawful burial.
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They all remain on police bail while the extensive probe continues. 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. The Manchester Evening News previously revealed how the baby's family was known to social services.
A Home Office post-mortem has now taken place, but test are still being carried out. No further details on the baby have been revealed, including the baby's gender.
In a statement issued on Friday, Detective Chief Inspector John Davies, who is leading the investigation, said: "This latest arrest has come on the back of thorough detective work which has been ongoing since 10 April.
"Our investigation is incredibly complex, with several detectives and specialists solely dedicated to establish the full circumstances as to what has happened. A Home Office post-mortem has now taken place on the remains, however further testing with various specialists is still required, and now ongoing.
"We remain open minded in our enquiries, and are making progress. As I have previously assured, this is being treated as an isolated incident and no further remains belonging to any other persons have been found connected with this investigation.”
Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting log 1609 of 10/04/24. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
