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The Independent
3 hours ago
- The Independent
£10,000 reward for information about alleged murder of newborn found in canal
A £10,000 reward is being offered for information about the alleged murder of a newborn baby boy whose body was found in a canal more than four years ago. The body was discovered in the Wyrley and Essington Canal at Rough Wood Country Park, near Willenhall in the West Midlands, in May 2021, and despite police investigations and appeals, the baby's mother has still not been identified. West Midlands Police is treating the newborn's death as murder and independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the offences linked to the baby boy's death. Detective Superintendent Jim Munro said in a statement at the scene that officers believe the baby was full-term and light-skinned and urged his parents to come forward. He said: 'What we are doing today is, we are coming back to the scene and we are asking for information in relation to the identity of that baby's parents or directly appealing to the parents to come forward and give us information to explain what happened to the baby.' He added: 'Four years on, loyalties may have changed, information may have come to hand to people. We ask those people to come forward and provide us with that information. 'I urge people to think of their consciences, think of what information may have come to their notice, whether that be at the time and they didn't feel the need to come forward, or now four years on, to help us understand what happened to that poor baby.' At the time, officers said the baby was 'probably not alive' when he was put into the canal and may have been in the water for up to four days before being discovered by a passer-by in a stretch of canal off Hunts Lane. Mr Munro said the baby boy deserves justice and his 'short life and tragic death must not be forgotten'. Alan Edwards, West Midlands regional manager at Crimestoppers, said: 'This is a particularly sad and tragic case that has deeply affected the local community. 'We urgently need information that can help bring justice for this little boy and support for his mother. 'We believe someone out there knows something and we want to encourage them to come forward anonymously. 'The £10,000 reward is offered to prompt anyone with information to speak up, no matter how small the detail.' Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded, and you will not go to court.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
£10,000 reward for information about alleged murder of newborn found in canal
A £10,000 reward is being offered for information about the alleged murder of a newborn baby boy whose body was found in a canal more than four years ago. The body was discovered in the Wyrley and Essington Canal at Rough Wood Country Park, near Willenhall in the West Midlands, in May 2021, and despite police investigations and appeals, the baby's mother has still not been identified. West Midlands Police is treating the newborn's death as murder and independent charity Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the offences linked to the baby boy's death. Detective Superintendent Jim Munro said in a statement at the scene that officers believe the baby was full-term and light-skinned and urged his parents to come forward. He said: 'What we are doing today is, we are coming back to the scene and we are asking for information in relation to the identity of that baby's parents or directly appealing to the parents to come forward and give us information to explain what happened to the baby.' He added: 'Four years on, loyalties may have changed, information may have come to hand to people. We ask those people to come forward and provide us with that information. 'I urge people to think of their consciences, think of what information may have come to their notice, whether that be at the time and they didn't feel the need to come forward, or now four years on, to help us understand what happened to that poor baby.' At the time, officers said the baby was 'probably not alive' when he was put into the canal and may have been in the water for up to four days before being discovered by a passer-by in a stretch of canal off Hunts Lane. Mr Munro said the baby boy deserves justice and his 'short life and tragic death must not be forgotten'. Alan Edwards, West Midlands regional manager at Crimestoppers, said: 'This is a particularly sad and tragic case that has deeply affected the local community. 'We urgently need information that can help bring justice for this little boy and support for his mother. 'We believe someone out there knows something and we want to encourage them to come forward anonymously. 'The £10,000 reward is offered to prompt anyone with information to speak up, no matter how small the detail.' Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded, and you will not go to court.
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Police probing murder of baby boy found dumped in canal four years ago offer £10,000 reward
Police investigating the murder of a baby boy who was dumped in a canal four years ago are offering a £10,000 reward to help them solve the case. The newborn was found 'chucked like rubbish' in the Wyrley and Essington Canal by full-time carer Lee Coles as he walked through Rough Wood country park in Walsall on May 20, 2021. Detectives took DNA from the boy and forensically analysed a card and flowers left at the scene nine months after the body was found. However, the mother has never been identified, meaning the boy's identity remains a mystery more four years later. It is believed that the baby was born full-term and died either during or shortly after labour. Despite extensive investigations the heartbreaking case remains open with West Midlands Police treating the child's death as murder. A fresh appeal by Crimestoppers has seen a £10,000 reward offered to anyone with information leading to the conviction of the killers. Detective Superintendent Jim Munro said: 'This baby boy deserves justice. His short life and tragic death must not be forgotten. 'We are determined to find answers, and with the public's help, we believe we can. 'We'll always act upon any new information provided to us. Please, if you have any information get in touch. 'You can remain anonymous by giving information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.' Alan Edwards, West Midlands Regional Manager at Crimestoppers, said: 'This is a particularly sad and tragic case that has deeply affected the local community. 'We urgently need information that can help bring justice for this little boy and support for his mother. 'We believe someone out there knows something and we want to encourage them to come forward anonymously. 'The £10,000 reward is offered to prompt anyone with information to speak up, no matter how small the detail.'
BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
Crimestoppers offers £10k reward after baby found dead in Walsall canal
A reward of up to £10,000 is being offered for information, after a newborn baby boy was found dead in a canal four years identity of his mother was still unknown following the discovery of the child in the Wyrley and Essington Canal near Willenhall in Walsall, Crimestoppers stated. The independent charity said it was announcing the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of the boy at Rough Wood Country Park in May Midlands Police is continuing to treat the death as murder. Det Supt Jim Munro, from the force, said: "This baby boy deserves justice. His short life and tragic death must not be forgotten."We are determined to find answers, and with the public's help, we believe we can."A passer-by spotted the child in a waterway in the afternoon, police stated in identity of the baby's mother was not known, despite extensive investigations and community appeals, Crimestoppers charity stated somebody "can tell us what you know and remain 100% anonymous", and the reward would only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the charity's West Midlands regional manager, Alan Edwards, said: "This is a particularly sad and tragic case that has deeply affected the local community. "We urgently need information that can help bring justice for this little boy and support for his mother." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
Mystery over ‘murder' of newborn baby found dead in popular country park canal as £10,000 reward offered
POLICE are offering a £10,000 reward to anyone who can help solve a mystery case after a baby boy was found dead in a canal four years ago. The newborn's body was found in Wyrley and Essington Canal at Rough Wood Country Park, West Midlands, back in May 2021. 2 2 Police and paramedics were sent to the scene but the tot - said to be just days old - was tragically declared dead. Despite extensive investigations the heartbreaking case remains open with West Midlands Police treating the child's death as a murder. Cops have not been able to find or identify the baby's mother over the years. Det Supt Jim Munro, of West Midlands Police, said: "This baby boy deserves justice. "His short life and tragic death must not be forgotten. 'We're determined to find answers, and with the public's help, we believe we can. 'We'll always act upon any new information provided to us." Alan Edwards, Crimestoppers' West Midlands Regional Manager, said: "This is a particularly sad and tragic case that has deeply affected the local community. "We urgently need information that can help bring justice for this little boy and support for his mother. "We believe someone out there knows something and we want to encourage them to come forward anonymously. "The £10,000 reward is offered to prompt anyone with information to speak up, no matter how small the detail.'
