'Mother' arrested in baby murder investigation

A woman was arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a baby in a garden, said police. The body of the baby was found wrapped in a shawl in a garden in Tinline Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, on September 6.

A 25-year-old woman – believed to be the baby’s mother – was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday.

Detective Superintendent Sam Haworth, of Greater Manchester Police said: “We are now ensuring she receives any medical help that she might require.”

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