The remains of a baby found in a field in Greater Manchester have been identified as a newborn girl. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) made the announcement following a post-mortem examination, and said that they had named the girl "Ava" after previously only identifying her as "Baby A".

The remains of a baby found in a snow-covered field in Salford have been identified as those of a newborn girl, say police. The infant’s remains were discovered by a dog walker last Wednesday afternoon, in Ashtons Field off Cleggs Lane, in Little Hulton.

As investigations continue into the "tragic" discovery, Greater Manchester Police say they have named the baby Ava. | ITV News Granada