A young woman who died in a locked psychiatric unit she had been detained on for 13 months was not on constant observations when she was found 'unresponsive' in her bedroom, an inquest has heard.
13.04.2024 - 15:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Horrified neighbours have spoken of their shock after the remains of a 'young' baby were uncovered at a house in Wigan.
Investigations are underway at a home on Marsh Green following the grim find in the wake of a call police from 'a partner agency'. Forensics have been working on the scene for several days following the 'heartbreaking' discovery.
Neighbours described the news as 'horrible'. Speaking from the scene on Saturday afternoon, one person told the Manchester Evening News: "I've lived here for seven years and I've never seen anything like this happen.
"We've got kids. It's horrible."
Another neighbour said: "Of all the places for this to happen, you don’t expect it right on your doorstep."
One resident said police had been on the scene on Marsh Green since Wednesday. Crime scene investigators have reportedly been on the scene every day since.
This afternoon, forensic officers have been spotted going in and out of the home. Items are being collected from inside and from bins and are being thrown into a skip.
A police scene is also in place on Valley Road in Pemberton, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said. Five people - aged between 20 and 70 - were arrested on suspicion of concealing a death and unlawful burial.
They have all since been bailed. Police said the incident is believed to be 'isolated' at this stage with no threat to the wider public or community.
Chief Superintendent Clare Jenkins from our Wigan district said: "This is a truly heart-breaking discovery, and I do not underestimate the impact that this news will have on the local community. I would like to reassure you that we have several teams of officers and specialist resources working diligently to find answers.
"You will likely notice
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