Newborn baby is found dead on a beach in North Wales as police appeal for mother to come forward

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 08:07 EDT, 29 September 2026 | Updated: 08:14 EDT, 29 September 2026 Police and medical staff are appealing for the mother of a newborn baby to get in touch after an infant's body was found washed up on a seashore in North Wales.Officers launched a major inquiry after a walker out for a Sunday evening stroll found the deceased child along the shoreline, in Bangor, Gwynedd, at the weekend.So far police have not disclosed the sex, ethnicity or age of the baby, but a post-mortem is due to take place on Wednesday.They believe the infant's body may have been swept with the tide into the Menai Strait, the body of water which divides the Island of Anglesey and mainland North Wales, from elsewhere in Britain or even as far away as Ireland.The baby's body was spotted by the walker near Siliwen Road in the university city shortly before 5pm.Speaking directly to the infant's mother, Fiona Giraud, director of women's services for Betsi Cadwalader University Health Board, said: 'I want you to know that our immediate concern is for your health, safety and well-being. 'We recognise that you may be feeling frightened, overwhelmed or unsure about what to do next.The baby's body was found on the shoreline of the Menai Strait, (pictured) in Bangor, North Wales'You may feel you have nowhere to turn, or that you cannot speak to anyone about what has happened. Please do not feel that you have to face this alone.'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.'I am asking you personally, to please get in touch with us. You can speak to a healthcare professional, approach a police officer or attend a police station. '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.'Ms Giraud said that health staff had 'real concerns' for the health of the mother. 'We recognise that she is likely to be extremely vulnerable,' she added. 'She may be fearful of seeking the support she needs through fear of identifying herself.'Detective Sergeant Kelly Wynne, who is investigating for North Wales police, also urged other relatives who may be aware of the recent birth to contact them.'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,' she said.'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.'We appreciate coming forward is difficult, but inaction is not an option. The mother desperately needs help. 'Anyone with information, we need you to do the right thing to ensure this mother gets the health support she needs.'The officer said any names provided to them would be 'treated with the utmost discretion'.Police confirmed that the local coroner had been informed and they were carrying out house-to-house and CCTV inquiries in the immediate area. They also said the coastguard had been involved in the search for clues.Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting Operation Melex, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.