North Wales Police have renewed their appeal for information one month after the body of a baby, named Ceri, was found in the Menai Strait near Bangor, as the search for her mother continues.
The discovery on September 27 prompted a major investigation into the circumstances of her death. Officers have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, responded to submissions from the public, and distributed over 2,000 leaflets to those living and working locally.
Specialist tests underway
In a statement reported by WalesOnline, a spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "An investigation was launched on September 27 to find out the circumstances of her death and to locate her mother, who has not yet been identified."
"All possible lines of enquiry are being followed and we are continuing to work with experts on several specialist tests, which we hope may provide us with new avenues to explore."
Appeal to family
Superintendent Llinos Davies described the case as heartbreaking for the local community and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
"We remain determined to get answers for baby Ceri. Officers are tirelessly investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and are continuing to appeal to her mother, father or family to come forward," she said.
"This has been a heartbreaking case for the community of Bangor and beyond. The support and compassion we've received has been unwavering as we continue to appeal for any information that could be relevant to finding out what happened to Baby Ceri."
She added that a dedicated phone line for Baby Ceri's mother remains available at all times to speak to a trained specialist who will listen and support her.
Home Office pathologist Dr Brian Rodgers conducted a post-mortem examination on the body, with police confirming that preliminary findings suggest she may have been in the water for up to a few weeks.
