Body of newborn baby found on shoreline as police search for mother
The body of a newborn baby was discovered on the Menai Strait shoreline in north Wales on Sunday. North Wales Police are actively searching for the mother, describing her as potentially extremely vulnerable. Health officials have issued a direct appeal urging the mother to come forward for medical support and safety.
- ▪The remains of a newborn baby were found near Siliwen Road on the Menai Strait shoreline shortly before 17:00 BST on Sunday.
- ▪North Wales Police have appealed for the mother to come forward, noting that she may be in a state of extreme vulnerability.
- ▪Fiona Giraud, Director of Midwifery and Women's Services for Betsi Cadwaladr health board, issued a statement prioritizing the mother's health and wellbeing.
- ▪The incident is currently being treated as a breaking news story with police continuing their investigation.
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Body of newborn baby found on shoreline as police search for motherPublished4 minutes agoThe body of a newborn baby has been found along a shoreline in north Wales.North Wales Police have appealed for the mother who maybe "extremely vulnerable" to come forward.A member of the public found the remains on the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road on Sunday shortly before 17:00 BST.Director of Midwifery and Women's Services for Betsi Cadwaladr health board Fiona Giraud has appealed directly to the mother to come forward."I want you to know that our immediate concern is for your health, safety and wellbeing.
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