Greater Manchester Police said the discovery was made at the property in Marsh Green after they responded to 'reports of concern for welfare'.
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.
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