The body of a baby boy has been found in woods at a golf course.
Merseyside Police said the little boy's body was found in a wooded area at Brackenwood golf course in Bebington, Wirral, on Friday, January 29.
An extensive search of the area has been conducted by specialist officers.
Pictures from the scene today, Saturday, January 30 show forensic officers scouring the area, the Liverpool Echo reports.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Monday, February 1.
The police say it is not yet clear when the baby died, how long the body had been there or what the cause of death is.
Detective Chief Superintendent Lee Turner said: “This is obviously a very distressing incident but I want the public to be reassured that we will do everything in our powers to investigate what has taken place.
“I would ask that people avoid speculating about what has happened until the full facts are known.
“At this stage, all we can say is that the body of what appears to be a full-term baby boy was discovered in a wooded area on the golf course yesterday and police were alerted.
“A post-mortem will take place on Monday to establish how and when he died and how long his body was there before being discovered.
“Extensive inquiries are currently being carried out to trace the mother of the baby to check her welfare and offer any support.
"I would ask anyone who has any information which could assist us with that to contact us as a matter of urgency.”
The club shut its doors on January 4 in accordance with national lockdown guidelines.
The Echo said it was understood that a forensic tent was set up around the 16th fairway of the popular golf course.
The course is run by Wirral Council, which has so far not commented on the tragedy.
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
