Crimestoppers offers £10,000 reward for information in West Midlands newborn baby murder investigation

Independent charity Crimestoppers is today announcing a £10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the tragic death of a newborn baby boy found in the Wyrley and Essington Canal at Rough Wood Country Park, near Willenhall, Walsall, in May 2021.

This heartbreaking case remains open, with West Midlands Police continuing to treat the death as murder. Despite extensive investigations and community appeals, the identity of the baby’s mother is still unknown.

Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, from West Midlands Police, said: "This baby boy deserves justice. His short life and tragic death must not be forgotten.

“We are determined to find answers, and with the public’s help, we believe we can.

“We’ll always act upon any new information provided to us. Please, if you have any information get in touch. You can remain anonymous by giving information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Alan Edwards, West Midlands Regional Manager at Crimestoppers, said: “This is a particularly sad and tragic case that has deeply affected the local community. We urgently need information that can help bring justice for this little boy and support for his mother. We believe someone out there knows something and we want to encourage them to come forward anonymously. The £10,000 reward is offered to prompt anyone with information to speak up, no matter how small the detail.”

Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, is supporting this investigation by offering a reward for information they exclusively receive that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of the newborn baby boy.

Anyone who thinks they know more can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded, and you will not go to court.

The £10,000 reward is available exclusively for information passed directly to Crimestoppers.

Anonymity: Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact them online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.

Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling the charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact Crimestoppers via their online form, the ‘keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with them.

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