Newborn Baby's Body Found on Shoreline in Wales as 'Direct Appeal' Made to Mother
Police said the mother may be vulnerable and urged anyone with information to come forward as investigators continue searches and a post-mortem is scheduled.
- On Sunday, September 27, a member of the public discovered the body of a newborn baby along the shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor. North Wales Police are working to establish the circumstances.
- Extensive searches are underway to identify the mother, who remains missing. A Home Office post-mortem is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon to determine the cause of death.
- Fiona Giraud, Director of Midwifery and Women's Services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, expressed 'real concerns for the health of the mother,' noting she is likely 'extremely vulnerable.'
- Detective Sergeant Kelly Wynne appealed directly to the mother and potential witnesses, stating 'inaction is not an option' and the mother 'desperately needs help.'
- Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting Operation Melex, or use the Major Incident Public Portal. Residents in Bangor may see increased police presence during the investigation.
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Evening Standard
Body of newborn baby discovered on Welsh shoreline
A member of the public found the child’s body on Sunday in Bangor, North Wales Police said.
Body of newborn baby found on Welsh shoreline as police launch search for mother
An investigation has been launched after a member of the public discovered the body of a newborn infant on the shoreline of the Menai Strait in north Wales on Sunday evening. North Wales Police were contacted shortly before 5pm regarding the discovery near Siliwen Road in Bangor.Authorities are working collaboratively with partners from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to determine the circumstances surrounding the infant's death. Extensi…
South Wales Argus
westerntelegraph.co.ukNewborn baby's body found on shoreline in Wales as 'direct appeal' made to mother
Police have launched an investigation after a newborn baby's body was found in Bangor. An urgent appeal has been made to locate the mother.
Authorities are currently searching for the child's mother.
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