A piece of pink fabric found near the remains of Baby Ava could hold crucial DNA evidence, potentially leading to the identification of the child's family. Police are hopeful the material will provide information about the child's mother, grandparent, or other relatives.
It is a piece of perished pink fabric . But it has huge significance in potentially solving a tragedy. The material is thought to have been used to wrap around a baby whose remains were found a month ago on the edge of a snow-covered field. Scientists are hoping to find DNA on it which may be from the child's mother, grandparent, or a relative.
If it does yield such information it will be checked against the National DNA Database and other systems which store biometrics of people who do not have any criminal record but have given their DNA voluntarily. Police already have a full DNA profile of Baby Ava, found in Salford. But the results of further forensic tests on the cloth due in the next few weeks could dramatically change the inquiry. Today police made a new appeal for information as they continue an investigation to find the child's mother. Concern remains for the welfare of the child's mother who will be in a distressed state and in turmoil trying to cope with the trauma which led her to leave a tiny scrap of humanity on land just off a main road. Bouquets continue to be placed at the scene by the public including a single red rose in a plastic domed container to protect it from the harsh weather. It has the message 'Rest in Peace Baby A you're in our hearts'. Baby Ava was discovered by a dog being taken for a walk at Ashtons Field, Little Hulton, Salford. The dog stopped in its tracks just inside the field off Cleggs Lane, which is next to a layby. The lone woman owner of the dog went to investigate when she realised her pet had found something. The find was made on Wednesday November 21st. The woman initially phoned a relative “in shock” but then called 999 more or less immediately at 12:22pm. The baby was found near an entrance to the field through a gate suggesting whoever left the child did not linger. A botanist is working with police, examining soil where Ava was foun
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