Newborn Baby's Body Found on Shoreline in Wales as 'Direct Appeal' Made to Mother
- On Sunday, September 27, a member of the public discovered the body of a newborn baby along the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor, prompting North Wales Police to launch a full investigation.
- Detectives leading Operation Melex are conducting extensive searches and reviewing CCTV footage, while authorities established a Major Incident Public Portal for anyone with information regarding a woman who may have been recently pregnant.
- Fiona Giraud, Director of Midwifery and Women's Services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, expressed "real concerns" for the mother's health, stating she is likely "extremely vulnerable" and "desperately needs help."
- A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon to determine the circumstances of the baby's death, while residents of Bangor may see an increased police presence in coming days.
- Information can be shared anonymously with Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or the Peoples Enquiry and resolution service at 03000 851 234, with authorities assuring all names will be treated with "utmost discretion.
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The child's mother has been asked to report to the authorities.
Chester Standard
Newborn baby's body found on North Wales shoreline 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.
Police are investigating after a newborn baby's body was found along a Welsh shoreline.
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.
GB News
PressNewsAgencyBody 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.
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