Detectives are re-appealing for information about Baby Ava, whose remains were discovered near Ashtons Field in Salford last November, nearly a year after the body was found.

Detective Chief Inspector Charlotte Whalley highlighted the case's complexity, community support through numerous tips, and urged anyone with relevant information to come forward, especially as time has passed.

Police are specifically appealing to Baby Ava's parents or anyone with pertinent details to contact them, emphasizing available help and the option to share tips via the Major Incident Public Portal.

Authorities suspect Ava was stored elsewhere—possibly in a fridge or freezer—for two to three years before being placed in the field, based on evidence gathered.

Investigators are examining familial DNA, reviewing vehicle CCTV footage, and conducting door-to-door inquiries nationwide to identify potential suspects or relatives.

DNA analysis from the distinctive underwear found at the scene has not yet identified her parents, and experts are involved to determine her age, ethnicity, and the circumstances surrounding her death.

The underwear, featuring a cartoon donkey pattern and believed not to be manufactured in the UK, is hoped to help identify Ava, with DNA profiling linking it to her if possible.

Ava's body was discovered by a dog walker; she was born full-term, possibly with her pregnancy concealed or unregistered, and was initially buried before being found on snow.

The investigation suggests she was born around 38 to 39 weeks' gestation, with her remains found lying on snow next to disturbed ground, indicating she may have been buried initially.

Ava's remains were likely disturbed by animals after being buried, and her body was found on top of snow, suggesting she was initially concealed or unregistered at birth.

The case involves extensive efforts, including reviewing hundreds of tips, analyzing CCTV footage, and collaborating with national agencies, with ongoing work to find her mother and uncover her story.