Neighbourhood officers in Little Hulton have delivered more than 1,000 leaflets in a bid to find out more about how ‘Baby Ava’ came to be left in a field.
On November 20, police made the tragic discovery of Baby Ava’s remains by Ashtons Field, off Cleggs Lane, where it crosses the M61 motorway.
An investigation was immediately launched and has been ongoing ever since.
Her cause of death remains unascertained but police are awaiting results from several specialist tests, which they hope will provide more avenues to explore.
More than 1,000 flyers appealing for information having been distributed to those living and working locally by the neighbourhood team in the last month.
The tributes and gifts laid for Baby Ava from the community went to a good cause, and over the last few weeks, police have visited different charities and care homes to donate these gifts.
Detective chief inspector Charlotte Whalley said: “The tributes to Baby Ava have now made their way to their forever homes, and we would like to thank the community who have come together and shown immense support for her and our officers who are investigating this case.
“We are still committed to establishing who Ava’s mum is and the full circumstances that led to her and Ava being separated.
“Our determination to get answers for Ava is unrelenting and will continue throughout the festive period and beyond. We ask anyone who may have information which could help us, no matter how small, to come forward to us, as this may provide the key to unlocking the investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or 0161 856 2027 quoting log 1319 of 20/11/24. Information can also be shared via the Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP24S90-PO1
To remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
