Key Points
- North Wales Police are appealing once again after one month following the discovery of the body of a newborn baby called Ceri in Bangor.
- The baby was found by a member of the public near Siliwen Road, on the Menai Strait shoreline, at approximately 17:00 BST on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
- According to the police, the baby’s mother remains unidentified, and the police continue with an appeal to find her, the baby’s father, relatives, or anyone with information.
- The police have gone through hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, information from the public, and distributed more than 2,000 leaflets in the locality.
- Specialist tests are ongoing, and the hope of the police is that the results could generate new leads.
- The post-mortem examination done by the Home Office pathologist, Dr Brian Rodgers, showed that the baby might have been in the water for a few weeks.
- People who have visited the Ashley Fields area since 30 August or those who have photos and videos of the Siliwen shoreline since 30 August till 27 September are requested to contact the police.
Bangor Police (Wales Times) October 27, 2026 — North uk/police/">Wales Police have renewed their appeal for information one month after the body of a newborn baby girl, named Ceri, was found on the Bangor shoreline. The force said officers remain determined to establish what happened to her and to locate her mother, who has still not been identified.
As reported by the North Wales Chronicle, the investigation began on 27 September after Baby Ceri’s body was discovered on the shoreline. Police said they have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage during the past month, acted on information submitted by members of the public and distributed more than 2,000 leaflets to people living and working in the area.
The force is also continuing to work with specialists on a number of tests. According to the North Wales Chronicle, police hope those tests may provide new lines of enquiry as the investigation continues.
Superintendent Llinos Davies said: “We remain determined to get answers for Baby Ceri.”
She added: “Officers are tirelessly investigating the circumstances surrounding her death and are continuing to appeal to her mother, father or family to come forward.”
Superintendent Davies said the case had been “heartbreaking” for Bangor and the wider community. She thanked people for their support and compassion, and renewed the appeal for any information that could help establish what happened to Baby Ceri.
“Our 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,” Superintendent Davies said.
Where was Baby Ceri found?
Baby Ceri was found on the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor, Gwynedd. As reported by the BBC, a member of the public discovered her body shortly before 17:00 BST on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
North Wales Police’s Major Incident Public Portal states that the discovery was reported at 16:51 hrs in the coastal area just off Gorad Road, Bangor. The portal says the force was contacted by a member of the public who had found the body of a newborn baby.
The force initially launched an investigation to establish the circumstances of the baby’s death and locate her mother. ITV Wales reported that extensive searches were ongoing at the time, with police describing the mother as potentially vulnerable.
What have post-mortem examinations shown?
A post-mortem examination was carried out by Home Office pathologist Dr Brian Rodgers. As reported by the BBC, initial indications suggested the newborn may have been in the water for up to a few weeks.
The examination also confirmed that the baby was a girl. The BBC reported that police subsequently gave her the name Ceri as they continued efforts to identify her mother and establish the circumstances of her death.
The Liverpool Echo reported that Ceri is a Welsh name meaning “to love”. Police have not said that the name was chosen by her family; the force said it had named the baby as part of its appeal.
What enquiries have police carried out?
Police have pursued several lines of enquiry under Operation Melex. In the latest update, North Wales Police said officers had reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV, responded to information from the public and handed out more than 2,000 leaflets to local residents and workers.
Earlier appeals asked dog walkers and other residents who regularly used the Ashley Fields area of Bangor from 30 August onwards to come forward. The BBC reported that officers also asked for photographs or videos taken in and around the Menai Strait shoreline at Siliwen between 30 August and 27 September.
Superintendent Davies previously said that any image could be significant and would be assessed for its evidential value. As reported by WalesOnline, she asked people not to jump to conclusions or make accusations, saying even information that appeared trivial or innocent could be important.
Police are also working with experts from across the country. The force said work was ongoing to understand what happened to Baby Ceri and to identify her parents.
What support is available for Baby Ceri’s mother?
North Wales Police and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have set up a dedicated phone line for Baby Ceri’s mother. The number, 07974 241223, can be called or texted at any time, and callers will speak to a trained specialist.
Fiona Giraud, director of midwifery and women’s services at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, previously appealed directly to the mother. As reported by Bayside Radio, she said anyone who had not yet felt able to come forward would be treated with compassion, dignity and respect.
The health board’s Peoples Enquiry and Resolution Service can be contacted between 10:00 and 16:00, Monday to Friday, on 03000 851 234. Police said this route is available alongside the dedicated line for Baby Ceri’s mother.
How can people contact the investigation?
Anyone with information can contact North Wales Police on 101 or use Live Chat on the force’s website, quoting Operation Melex. Information can also be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal.
People who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Police have also said that anyone with immediate concerns for an individual should call 999.
The Major Incident Public Portal for Operation Melex describes the case as involving the body of a newborn baby found in the vicinity of the coastal area just off Gorad Road, Bangor. It confirms that HM Coroner was informed and that a Home Office post-mortem was scheduled following the discovery.
Background of the development
The investigation began after a member of the public reported finding the body of a newborn baby on the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road, Bangor, on 27 September 2026. North Wales Police launched Operation Melex, carried out searches with partner agencies and appealed for the mother to come forward because of concerns for her health and wellbeing.
In early October, police confirmed that the post-mortem examination had identified the baby as a girl and indicated she may have been in the water for up to a few weeks. The force set up a dedicated phone line for her mother and asked walkers, residents and anyone with relevant images from the area to contact investigators.
On 15 October, North Wales Police named the baby Ceri. The force said experts from several parts of the country were helping to establish what happened to her and who her parents were, while the search for her mother continued.
The latest appeal, issued one month after the discovery, confirms that no mother has yet been identified. Police say all possible lines of enquiry remain open, with CCTV reviews, public appeals, leaflet distribution and specialist testing continuing.
Prediction: How this may affect the Bangor community
For Bangor residents, the continued investigation is likely to keep attention on the Siliwen Road, Ashley Fields and Menai Strait shoreline areas. People who regularly walk dogs, exercise or work nearby may be asked again to check whether they saw anything relevant between 30 August and 27 September, or whether they hold photographs or video footage from that period.
For local parents and families, the case may increase awareness of the support available to pregnant women and new mothers in crisis. The health board’s dedicated line and Peoples Enquiry and Resolution Service provide routes for confidential help, while police have stressed that the mother should not be afraid to make contact.
For the wider North Wales community, further specialist-test results could determine the next stage of the police investigation. If new information emerges from CCTV, public submissions or forensic work, officers may narrow their appeal to particular locations, times or groups of people, while residents may see continued police activity around the shoreline and nearby areas.
