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Baby Ceri: Police Seek Answers After Newborn Found Dead on Bangor Shoreline
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Core Event – Discovery and Initial Findings
- On September 27, a member of the public discovered the body of a newborn baby girl on the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor, Gwynedd. Police have assigned the name Ceri to the infant.
- A post-mortem by Home Office pathologist Dr Brian Rodgers indicated the baby may have been in the water for up to a few weeks.
- North Wales Police opened a major incident (Operation Melex) and established a dedicated phone line for the mother to call or text.
Timeline
- August 30 – Police began urging dog walkers and residents who regularly use the Ashley Fields area of Bangor to provide any information.
- September 27 – Body discovered; investigation launched and public appeals issued.
- October 15 – Police announced the infant’s name Ceri.
Data & Statistics
- Post-mortem suggests the infant was in the water for “up to a few weeks.” No further quantitative details have been released.
Official Statements & Responses
- Superintendent Llinos Daves (North Wales Police) said the investigation is following *all possible lines of enquiry* and that specialist forensic tests are pending.
- Fiona Giraud, director of midwifery and women’s services at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, urged any potential mother to contact a specialist support line (07974 241223), assuring callers will be treated with *compassion, dignity and respect*.
Verbatim Quotes
- “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.” — Superintendent Llinos Daves
- “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, please get in touch.” — Fiona Giraud
Why It Matters
- The case highlights the difficulty of identifying vulnerable individuals in remote coastal settings and the importance of community cooperation in investigations.
What’s Next
- Police continue to await results from the specialist forensic tests.
- The Major Incident Public Portal remains open for uploads of relevant images or videos.
- The dedicated phone line for the mother stays active, and the investigation will proceed until further leads are obtained.