Claims extracted
21
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
33%
7 of 21 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
68/100
BBC News's corrections and
hedging, across everything collected from it. Not a measure of accuracy.
Outlets on this story
4
Crime & Law
Same framing elsewhere
1
articles that frame the event the way this one does
- Published
The body of a newborn baby has been found along a shoreline in north Wales.
North Wales Police have appealed for the mother who may be "extremely vulnerable" to come forward.
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who → publish → Wales
A member of the public found the body on the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road on Sunday shortly before 17:00 BST.
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member → find → BST
During a press conference, Director of Midwifery and Women's Services for Betsi Cadwaladr health board Fiona Giraud has appealed directly to the mother to come forward.
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Giraud → appeal → mother
"I want you to know that our immediate concern is for your health, safety and wellbeing.
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concern → want → health
We recognise that you may be feeling frightened, overwhelmed or unsure about what to do next," she said.
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she → recognise → what
Giraud said they "have real concerns for the health of the mother".
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they → say → mother
"We recognise that she is likely to be extremely vulnerable.
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she → recognise → ?
She may be fearful of seeking the support she needs through fear of identifying herself.
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she → seek → herself
"You may feel you have nowhere to turn, or that you cannot speak to anyone about what has happened.
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what → feel → anyone
Please do not feel that you have to face this alone.
asserted
you → feel → this
We don't yet know all the circumstances surrounding your baby's death but what is important right now is that we find you, make sure you are safe, and ensure you receive any medical attention and support you may need.
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you → know → attention
I am asking you personally, to please get in touch with us.
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I → ask → us
You can speak to a healthcare professional, approach a police officer or attend a police station.
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You → speak → station
"If you are watching or listening to this appeal, please know that we want to hear from you.
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we → watch → you
Det Sgt Kelly Wynne said they were concerned the mother "may not be in a position to reach out for support", and appealed to the baby's father and the mother's family, friends, neighbours or colleagues who may have information.
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who → say → information
If you have any information regarding a woman or girl you think may have been pregnant or whose behaviour has been unusual or out of character over the past few months including withdrawing from friends, family or social ties, please contact us.
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behaviour → have → us
"We appreciate coming forward is difficult, but inaction is not an option."
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inaction → appreciate → ?
A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Wednesday afternoon.
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examination → take → afternoon
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
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details → break → ?
You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App.
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You → receive → App
You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X, external to get the latest alerts.
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You → follow → alerts
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