A tragic and heartbreaking discovery unfolds as human remains of a baby are found at a residence
Five people have been arrested after the remains of a baby were found at a Manchester home.
A cordon is in place on Marsh Green, Wigan, after officers were called to a home on the street.
Cops have found the body of a babyCredit: MEN Media
Forensics at the sceneCredit: Story Picture Agency
Greater Manchester Police have reportedly been on the scene for a number of days.
Greater Manchester Police said five people, aged between 20 and 70, had been arrested and bailed on suspicion of concealing a death and unlawful burial.
The remains were discovered overnight on Friday into Saturday in the Marsh Green area of Wigan.
It is understood that some of those arrested have special needs and all are known to the child.
It is thought police responded after being contacted by social services.
Neighbours described the news as ’horrible’.
Speaking from the scene on Saturday afternoon, one person told the Manchester Evening News: "I’ve lived here for seven years and I’ve never seen anything like this happen.
"We’ve got kids. It’s horrible."
Another neighbour said: "Of all the places for this to happen, you don’t expect it right on your doorstep."
Chief Superintendent Clare Jenkins from our Wigan district said: "This is a truly heart-breaking discovery, and I do not underestimate the impact that 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."
No-one else is being sought in connection with the death.
Police are thought to have been at the scene for a number of daysCredit: MEN Media
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