Mystery remains following the discovery of a baby's body on a golf course one year ago.
The remains of the boy found were found last year but the anniversary has prompted a fresh appeal by police.
A dog walker discovered the baby's body at Brackenwood Golf Course in Wirral, Merseyside, sparking an emotional response from the community.
But forensic experts were unable to establish how long the baby’s body had been at the location.
A plea for the baby's family to come forward and DNA investigations were unsuccessful.
During an inquest hearing held at Gerald Majella Courthouse in September 2021, senior coroner Andre Rebello said despite extensive examinations by two pathologists the medical cause of death could not be ascertained.
The inquest, which lasted less than 10 minutes, heard it was believed the baby's body may have been left at the golf course at some time between December and January 18 or 19, when a groundskeeper at the course recalled seeing a bag on the ground.
The Liverpool Echo reports the baby's remains were released for a funeral.
Coroner Rebello said: "The baby was buried rather than cremated in a case a relative comes forward in the future."
The funeral was held as a private service in May at Landican cemetery, Wirral.
He said it was unknown whether the baby was born alive or stillborn.
Detective Inspector Lynsay Armbruster said: “It has now been 12 months since the sad discovery of the baby’s body in Wirral.
"He has since been laid to rest but we would still urge his mother to come forward and speak to us.
“I hope that because some time has now passed she feels in a position to make herself known.
"We are not looking to attribute blame to anybody, we are simply trying to establish what happened and ensure that the mother has continued access to any vital health and social care support she may need.
“I am sure that there are still people out there who know something but feel too scared or worried to come forward.
"I want them to feel reassured that the matter will be dealt with sensitively and all necessary help and support made available to those that need it.”
