A doll has been discovered by officers searching a golf course where the body of a baby was found.
Detectives at Merseyside Police are continuing to appeal for information after two dog walkers came across a baby boy's body in a wooded area of Brackenwood golf course in Bebington, Wirral, on January 29.
A force spokesman said following an extensive search of the golf course, officers found a toy baby doll, which had some grey tape wrapped around it, alongside a plastic protein shake or water bottle with a red top.
Detective Chief Inspector Judith Blease said: “Investigations of this kind always take time and I would like to thank the people living nearby the golf course for their patience while we have carried out our inquiries.
“Officers carried out a painstaking and lengthy search of the golf course and surrounding area to establish if there was anything further to assist the investigation.
“It is not clear if the doll or the bottle is anyway connected with this case but we would ask anyone who thinks they saw either item or has any idea how they ended up there to contact us so that we can eliminate them.”
Forensic tests are underway to establish the cause of death, and police believe the body, which was not clothed, may have been there for some weeks before being found.
Detectives have also made inquiries into recent births on the Wirral, which will be extended to the wider Merseyside area and neighbouring forces, the police spokesman said.
Ms Blease added: “We are continuing to work closely with our partners to follow a number of potential lines of inquiry as we all know how important it is for us to find the baby’s mum and ensure she is safe and well and has the help and support that she needs.
“We know there has been a huge outpouring of sympathy from the local community and we have received offers of assistance and donations of clothing and blankets for the baby from local charities and bereavement groups.
“We are grateful but would ask that no further items are donated.
“I would continue to ask for anyone who has information to please come forward.
“It is vital that we are able to find the baby’s mum and reunite the baby with his family so that he can be put to rest.”
Anyone who has information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
