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Newborn Baby Found on Menai Strait; Police Appeal for Mother
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Discovery and Immediate Response
On September 27, a member of the public reported finding the body of a newborn baby along the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor, shortly before 5 p.m. [Source]. North Wales Police, joined by the Coastguard, established a police cordon between Siliwen Road and the strait and began house-to-house enquiries and CCTV reviews. A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) was opened for anonymous tips, and the independent charity Crimestoppers was also listed as a contact point.
Official Appeals and Health Concerns
She appealed directly to the mother, emphasizing that the priority is her safety, wellbeing, and access to medical support.
Detective Sergeant Kelly Wynne echoed the health-board’s concerns, stating that the mother may not be in a position to reach out for support and urging anyone with information—family, friends, neighbours, or colleagues—to contact police. The force also highlighted that all information received will be treated with discretion and can be eliminated as the mother without delay.
Superintendent Llinos Davies added that the community’s shock is understood and reiterated the appeal for the mother to contact authorities, assuring that help is available.
Investigation Actions
Police indicated that the investigation will continue over the coming days, with a visible police presence remaining in the area. Operation Melex is the reference used for calls to 101. A post-mortem examination of the baby’s body is scheduled for the following Wednesday, to be performed by Home Office pathologist Dr Brian Rodgers.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- The baby’s gender and exact age have not been disclosed.
- No details about the circumstances leading to the infant’s death have been released.
- The mother’s identity remains unknown, and no arrests have been reported.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We were contacted by a member of the public reporting the discovery of the body of a newborn baby along the shoreline near the Siliwen Road area shortly before 5pm on Sunday, September 27.” — North Wales Police spokesperson
- “We have real concerns for the health of the mother. We recognise that she is likely to be extremely vulnerable. She may be fearful of seeking the support she needs through fear of identifying herself.” — Director
- “We are concerned the baby's mother may not be in a position to reach out for support, so we are appealing directly to her, the father and those who may have knowledge, such as friends, family, neighbours or colleagues.” — Sergeant Kelly Wynne
- “If you are watching or listening to this appeal, please know that we want to hear from you. Please take the first step and contact us. There are people to help you.” — Det Sgt Kelly Wynne