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 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, 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 lone woman owner of the dog went to investigate when she realised her pet had found something.
The find was made on Wednesday November 21. The woman initially phoned a relative 'in shock' but then called 999 more or less immediately at 12.22pm.
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