Man accused of 2019 baby murder

A man has been charged with the murder of a toddler who died almost two years ago.
By Charles Graham
Published 19th Aug 2021, 12:11 BST
Updated 19th Aug 2021, 12:12 BST
Major Incident Team officers have been involved in the investigationMajor Incident Team officers have been involved in the investigation
Major Incident Team officers have been involved in the investigation

It was shortly after 5.30pm on November 1 2019, that emergency services were called to a report of a 10-month-old baby girl who was unresponsive at an address on Crompton Street, Farnworth.

She was taken to hospital where, sadly, she died.

Following a investigation by detectives from GMP's Major Incident Team, 24-year-old Ali Zain of Crompton Street, Farnworth, has been charged with her murder.

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He was remanded in custody and was due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

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