Police are launching a fresh appeal for information regarding a newborn baby boy, found dead in a Willenhall canal. It’s been five years since a newborn baby was found in a canal in Walsall. The investigation is still being worked on by detectives and will be in the local area carrying out enquiries. We are appealing to the local community and the wider public to help us get this baby boy justice.

Date: Thursday 20 May 2021

Time: Approximately 1:00 PM

Circumstances: On 20/05/2021, the body of a baby boy was discovered by a member of the public, floating in the canal. A witness stated he was walking along the tow path when he saw the baby in the water. This was approximately 300 metres before the canal goes under the M6 motorway. It is possible that the baby may have been in the canal for a number of days.

Since the day he was found in the canal, we have issued several appeals and have acted on every bit of information we have received.

Detective Inspector Matt Marston, from West Midlands Police, said: "We understand that it might be hard for some people who have information to contact us. We know this might be difficult.

We have set up a dedicated web page where information can be securely shared with us if you’re not comfortable talking with us on the phone.

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This baby’s short life and tragic death must not be forgotten. “We’ll always act upon any new information provided to us. Please, if you have any information get in touch.”

Did you see anyone acting suspiciously near the Rough Wood Country Park canal bridge between 16 May and 20 May 2021?

Did someone you know hide a pregnancy or state they lost a baby around this date?

You can speak to the police or remain 100% anonymous

Police Dedicated Line: Call 101 quoting log 1963 of 20/05/2021

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