Human remains of a baby have been found at a house in Wigan – with police arresting five people over the ‘truly heart-breaking discovery.’
Officers were called to an address on Marsh Green in Wigan over reports of a ‘concern for welfare’ at the property.
Greater Manchester Police had reportedly been on the scene for a number of days before they announced the discovery of the human remains.
All five arrested people – aged between 20 and 70 – have been released on bail pending further enquires.
The force has put up a scene at the address which is expected to remain in place for a number of days. Another scene is also in place on Valley Road in Pemberton.
Police have found the human remains of a young baby as they arrest five people in connection to the crime
Officers were called to an address on Marsh Green in Wigan over reports of a ‘concern for welfare’ at the property
In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: ‘Additional officers in place as police find human remains in Wigan.
‘Tragically, this weekend, we have found what we believe to be human remains of a young baby.
‘In response to information shared with us by a partner agency, we are currently investigating reports of concern for welfare at an address in Marsh Green in Wigan.
‘A scene is in place and is likely to remain over the following days as officers conduct extensive enquiries.
‘An additional scene is also in place on Valley Road in Pemberton.
‘At this time, we’ve arrested five people, aged between 20-70, on suspicion of concealing a death and unlawful burial.
‘They have all bailed pending further enquiries. We are confident that this is isolated.’
Chief Superintendent Clare Jenkins from GMP’s 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.’
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