The Aporia · Body of newborn baby found on Welsh shoreline, prompting search for mother

Police in north Wales are searching for the mother of an unnamed newborn baby whose body was found near the Menai strait in Bangor. Fiona Giraud, director of midwifery and women’s services, expressed concern about the mother's health and safety, urging her to seek medical attention without fear of repercussions. North Wales police have appealed directly to friends, family, and acquaintances for any information that could help locate the vulnerable mother, stressing that all names will be treated with discretion.

Written by AI on 2026-09-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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A newborn baby girl's body was found on a beach near Siliwen Road in Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, on Sunday evening. The discovery prompted an immediate investigation by North Wales Police. Medical experts believe the infant may have been in water for up to several weeks before washing ashore, possibly swept through the Menai Strait from elsewhere in Britain or Ireland.

Fiona Giraud, director of women's services for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, appealed directly to the baby’s mother, emphasizing concern for her health and safety. Police have expressed fears that the mother may be extremely vulnerable and are urging her to seek help without fear of identification. The post-mortem examination took place on Wednesday, but police continue their efforts to locate the mother, conducting house-to-house inquiries and reviewing CCTV footage.

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Fiona Giraud, director of midwifery and women’s services for Betsi Cadwaladr University health board, said there were “real concerns” for the mother’s health.

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Police are searching for the mother of a newborn baby whose body was found on a Welsh shoreline, fearing she may be ill or vulnerable. uncertain

she → search → shoreline

A member of the public found the body of the child, whose age and sex have not been disclosed, close to the Menai strait in north Wales. asserted

age → find → Wales

Fiona Giraud, director of midwifery and women’s services for Betsi Cadwaladr University health board, said there were “real concerns” for the mother’s health. asserted

Giraud → say → health

She said: “We recognise that she is likely to be extremely vulnerable. asserted

she → say → ?

She may be fearful of seeking the support she needs through fear of identifying herself.” Making a direct appeal to the mother, she added: “Our immediate concern is for your health, safety and wellbeing. uncertain

concern → seek → health

We recognise that you may be feeling frightened, overwhelmed or unsure about what to do next. uncertain

you → recognise → what

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. uncertain

you → know → attention

You can speak to a healthcare professional, approach a police officer or attend a police station.” asserted

You → speak → station

North Wales police said the baby’s body had been found in Bangor shortly before 5pm on Sunday. asserted

body → say → Sunday

DS Kelly Wynne said: “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. uncertain

who → say → friends

“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. uncertain

behaviour → have → us

“The mother desperately needs help. asserted

mother → need → help

Anyone with information, we need you to do the right thing to ensure this mother gets the health support she needs. asserted

she → need → support

“All names received will be treated with the utmost discretion and can be eliminated as the mother without delay.” asserted

names → receive → delay

The force said a postmortem examination was due to take place on Wednesday. asserted

examination → say → Wednesday

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