Newborn baby found dead on Bangor shoreline named Ceri

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 11:29 · Archive

A newborn baby girl found dead on the Bangor coastline has been named Ceri as police appeal for information about her mother.

A newborn baby girl found dead on the Menai Strait shoreline near Bangor on 27 September has been given the name Ceri. North Wales Police were contacted by a member of the public reporting the discovery. A Home Office pathologist carried out a postmortem examination, with initial indications suggesting she may have been in the water for up to a few weeks.

Police are appealing for information to help trace the baby's mother and establish what happened. Superintendent Llinos Daves said: 'We remain determined to get answers for Baby Ceri. All possible lines of enquiry are being followed, and we are awaiting results from several specialist tests, which we hope may provide us with new avenues to explore.'

Officers are asking dog walkers and other residents who have regularly walked in the Ashley Fields area of Bangor since 30 August to come forward. The public are also being requested to upload any photographs or videos taken along the Menai Straits shoreline in Siliwen during that period to a major incident public portal. Superintendent Daves added: 'Any image could be relevant to our investigation and will be reviewed to ascertain whether they are of any evidential value to our enquiries.'

Work is ongoing with several experts across the country to understand what happened to Ceri and identify her parents. A dedicated phone line has been opened for Ceri's mother to call or text if she wishes to reach out for support. Fiona Giraud, director of midwifery and women's services at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said: 'You may not have felt confident to come forward yet, but please know that we have specialists ready to support you, no matter what the circumstances are. This is not a conversation you need to be afraid of.'

How it is being reported

• Baby girl whose body was found on Bangor shoreline has been named CeriPolice continue to appeal for information to help find the baby's motherNorth Wales Live · 15 Oct, 11:04
• Newborn baby tragically found dead on Bangor shoreline given nameNorth Wales Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death after the baby girl's body was discovered on the Bangor coastline.North Wales Pioneer · 15 Oct, 10:55
• Newborn baby tragically found dead on Bangor shoreline given nameNorth Wales Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death after the baby girl's body was discovered on the Bangor coastline.North Wales Chronicle · 15 Oct, 10:55

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

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