Overview

• The newborn boy’s body was discovered in May 2021 in the Wyrley and Essington Canal at Rough Wood Country Park and is officially treated as a murder investigation.
• West Midlands Police have conducted extensive inquiries over four years but still have not identified the infant’s mother or any suspects.
• Detective Superintendent Jim Munro appealed for new information, stating the baby deserves justice and that any tip could prove crucial.
• Alan Edwards, regional manager at Crimestoppers, emphasized the charity’s guarantee of anonymity to encourage witnesses to come forward.
• The £10,000 reward is available only for details submitted directly to Crimestoppers via its anonymous helpline or its online portal.