Tributes pour in for baby found dead as five people arrested

Tributes have poured in for a tiny baby who was found dead in Wigan.

Police responding to a "concern for welfare" call at a house on Marsh Green, Wigan, discovered the infant's remains last week. Five people aged between 20 and 70 were arrested on suspicion of concealing a death and unlawful burial, and were released on bail.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said officers were likely to remain on the street this week as an investigation is underway. An additional scene is also in place on Valley Road in Pemberton.

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After the tragic news broke on social media, members of the public expressed their heartbreak.

Margi Glover said: "So sad RIP little one fly high with the angels."

Dot Cunningham said: "Poor little baby fly high my Darling xx"

Melissa McDade said: "So cruel really upsets me to see news like this come up, that poor baby. RIP little one you're now safe with the angels."

Chief Superintendent Clare Jenkins from GMP's Wigan district said: “This is a truly heart-breaking discovery, and I do not underestimate the impact this news will have on the local community.

“I would like to reassure you that we have several teams of officers and specialist resources working diligently to find answers. You will likely notice an increased presence of our officers throughout the next week, if you have any concerns or want to share any confidential information, please do not hesitate to speak to them.

“In the coming days we will know more about the circumstances surrounding this incident, but we are confident that this is isolated, and there is no threat to the wider public.

“At this stage we are keeping an open mind, and we will provide updates as soon as we can.”

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