Body of newborn baby found on Welsh shoreline

Summarised from 10 outlets · 12 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:25 · Archive

The body of a newborn baby was found on a shoreline near Bangor in North Wales on Sunday evening.

The body of a newborn baby was found on the shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor, North Wales on Sunday evening. A member of the public discovered the child's body, and police were contacted shortly before 5pm.

North Wales Police have launched an investigation and are working with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to determine the circumstances surrounding the infant's death. Extensive search efforts are underway to locate the mother, whose identity remains unknown.

The Guardian reports that police and medics fear the mother could be 'extremely vulnerable'. The baby's age and sex have not been disclosed by authorities.

Police are appealing for the mother to come forward. Both the police force and health service are working collaboratively as the investigation continues at what North Wales Police describe as a 'fast pace'.

How it is being reported

• Police update as newborn baby found dead on Welsh shoreline amid search for mumNorth Wales Police is working closely with partners at a 'fast pace' to establish the circumstances in which the body of a newborn came to be discovered on the shoreline near Bangor on SundayThe Mirror · 1 Oct, 07:59
• Police issue new urgent appeal to mum after newbaby's body found on UK shorelineThe body of the newborn baby was tragically discovered on Sunday.Daily Express · 1 Oct, 07:41
• Body of newborn baby found on Welsh shoreline, prompting search for motherPolice and medics fear mother could be ‘extremely vulnerable’, after discovery in Bangor close to Menai strait on Sunday The body of a newborn baby has been found on a shoreline in Wales and police are searching for the mother, fearing she may be ill or vulnerable. A member of the public found the body of the child, whose age and sex have not been disclosed, close to the Menai strait in north Wales. Continue reading...The Guardian · 29 Sept, 16:03
• Body of newborn baby discovered on Welsh shorelineA member of the public found the child’s body on Sunday in Bangor, North Wales Police said.Evening Standard · 29 Sept, 14:09
• Body of newborn baby found on Welsh shoreline as police launch search for motherAn 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. Extensive search efforts are underway to locate the mother, whose identity remains unknown. Officials from both the police force and health service have…GB News · 29 Sept, 14:08
• Body of newborn baby found on shoreline in Wales as police search for motherThe body of a newborn baby has been discovered along a shoreline in Wales , with police appealing for the mother to come forward.The Independent · 29 Sept, 13:39
• Body of newborn baby found along shoreline in BangorThe tragic find was made by someone walking by the water’s edge near the Siliwen Road in Bangor last Sunday evening A baby’s body has been found by the shoreline in North Wales . The tragic find was made by someone walking by the water’s edge near the Siliwen Road in Bangor last Sunday evening.…Metro · 29 Sept, 13:27
• Newborn baby's found on shoreline of Menai Strait as urgent search for mum launchedThe tragic discovery was made by a member of the public.Daily Express · 29 Sept, 13:21
• Newborn baby's body found on shorelinePolice are investigating after a newborn baby's body was found along a Welsh shoreline.Sky News · 29 Sept, 13:21
• Newborn baby is found dead on a beach in North Wales as police appeal for mother to come forwardOfficers launched a major inquiry after a walker out for a Sunday evening stroll found the deceased child along the shoreline, in Bangor, Gwynedd, at the weekend.Daily Mail · 29 Sept, 13:14
• Newborn baby's body found on shoreline in Bangor as police search for motherPolice are searching for the mother of a newborn baby whose body was found on the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor, North Wales.The Mirror · 29 Sept, 13:10
• Body of newborn baby found on shoreline as police search for motherThe body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday.BBC News · 29 Sept, 13:00

In this story: North Wales Police · Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board · Bangor · Menai Strait

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