The identity of a baby found dead on a Merseyside golf course remains a mystery six months on from the tragic discovery.
The little boy was discovered by two dog walkers on a footpath at Brackenwood Golf Course in Bebington on the afternoon of January 29.
His body was uncovered close to the 16th green of the Wirral club.
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Police launched a significant investigation as a result, cordoning off a wide area and sending letters to nearby homes appealing for anyone with information about the identity of the baby or his mother or father to come forward.
The tragedy prompted an outpouring of grief with members of the public offering blankets and clothing for the boy, while flowers and cuddly toys were left near the scene.
Since then, Merseyside Police has made numerous appeals for the baby's mother to come forward.
The boy was full-term and it is thought his body may have been left at the golf club weeks before he was found.
The results of a post mortem, held to establish the cause of his death, were inconclusive.
He was laid to rest in May in a private service at Landican Cemetery attended by representatives from the police, Wirral Care Commissioning Group and Wirral Council's Children’s Services department.
A video link was set up should his family have wished to view the ceremony.
In the months since, his relatives have still not come forward.
The investigation that followed the discovery of the baby saw specialist officers search the golf club and nearby Mount Road.
Because the course is so close to the M53, one line of enquiry is that the baby's parents may have travelled from outside Merseyside, possibly from Cheshire or North Wales.
Speaking back in May, Detective Chief Inspector Judith Blease said: "If mum is reading this then I would ask her to please come forward and speak to us. It is not too late. We can give you the help, support and if necessary medical intervention you need and help you to get closure on this very sad case."
*Anyone who has information is asked to contact Merseyside Police via Twitter (@MerPolCC) or by calling 101. You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online here.
