Police have issued a six month update on the ongoing search for answers, since ‘Baby Ava’ was tragically found dead in Little Hulton.
It has been six months since Greater Manchester Police (GMP) received a call from a member of the public reporting the discovery of what appeared to be human remains in a park in Little Hulton.
Tragically, officers and detectives who attended the scene found the remains of a baby girl in Ashtons Field, Little Hulton, the GMP named her Ava.
Since the discovery in November, a dedicated team from the Major Incident Team has workedto uncover the truth about who Baby Ava was and what led to her being left alone.
Detectives have followed up on hundreds of public tips, conducted thousands of hours of house-to-house enquiries, reviewed extensive CCTV footage.
The GMP have also collaborated with police forces and agencies across the country; all in pursuit of identifying who baby Ava was, and securing justice for her.
While these leads have not yet help identify Ava or understand her circumstances, they have allowed the police to safeguard several vulnerable individuals and ensure they receive the care and support they need.
The GMP have also trawled the national missing person database, focusing on cases involving females who were potentially pregnant and reported missing, which has helped negate a number of individuals.
A significant development in the investigation is the recovery of a piece of fabric from the scene, from which has secured a DNA profile.
The GMP are hoping that the DNA profile will hel identify someone connected to Ava and move the investigation forward.
A botanist is also helping to determine how long Ava may have been at the discovery site, and work is continuing with an anthropologist, archaeologist, and specialists in dental and bone analysis to establish Ava’s age and ethnicity.
Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley from our Major Incident Team said: “We will never forget Baby Ava, and despite the challenges in the investigation, we’re committed to uncovering the truth.
“We are more determined than ever to find who Ava is, who her parents are, and all of the possible scenarios and circumstances which have led Ava to being separated from them.
DCI Whalley continued: “I know how heartbreaking this case has been for the communities of Greater Manchester and beyond. The support and compassion we’ve received has been unwavering, and we share the sadness felt for Ava as we continue our search for answers so that we can lay her to rest.
“If you are baby Ava’s mum, please know that you are not alone. You can contact us directly or ask someone you trust to reach out on your behalf. We want to help you.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1319 of 20/11/24. Information can also be shared via the Major Incident Public Portal here.
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