Menu
23/04/2013
Police Believe Baby Alia Lived For A 'Short Period Of Time'
Detectives investigating the death of a newborn baby believe she lived independently of her mother for a short period of time.
Police have also released images of items that were recovered along with her body.
Shortly before 4.55pm on Thursday 14 March, police were called to Ox Hey Lane, Lostock, after a man and woman out walking their dog discovered the body of a baby.
Officers attended and discovered the body of a baby wrapped in clothing and plastic bags and a message requesting she receive an Islamic burial.
Following discussions with the Bolton Council of Mosques (BCOM) , detectives named her Alia, meaning beautiful.
A specialist neonatologist consultant has established that Alia was born alive and lived independently of her mother for up to two hours; however her cause of death remains unascertained, as does her ethnicity.
Police have released images of three items recovered along with her body. They are:
• A Tesco bag. Written on the bag, in English, are the words "Please please bury him Islamic way please please." This is an old Tesco carrier bag and one that is not currently in circulation. It is believed baby Alia was wrapped in a white shirt, cotton trousers and placed in this bag.
• A JD bag. The Tesco bag was placed in this bag, it is used during sales twice yearly - once in the summer and again at Christmas. It is not currently in circulation.
• Three quarter length, paint stained, cotton trousers.
It is believed these items may also have been placed in another bag, possibly a black plastic type bag and left at the scene. The first sighting of a bag where Alia was found was on Sunday the 10 March - Mothers Day.
Detective Inspector Aaron Duggan, from the Major Incident Team, said: "Despite the passage of time our primary concern still remains the welfare of baby Alia's parents, in particular her mother."
"She was found almost six weeks ago and we still need to make sure both mum and dad are ok both physically and mentally. This will have been a traumatic experience for them particularly if they are young.
"We have made good progress with the investigation and now know that she was born alive and lived independently from her mother for a short period. What we don't know, and what we are trying to establish, is how, where and when she died and when she was placed at Ox Hey Lane and by whom."
"That is why we need to find her parents and it is for this reason I have released images of some of the items recovered with Alia's body.
"I want the public to look at them closely. Does anyone recognise the trousers or the hand writing on the bag?"
"I want people to think about someone that perhaps they knew or suspected was, up until recently, pregnant and, coupled with these images, now think they know who the mother or father is and to call us in confidence."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 5448, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
(CD)
Police have also released images of items that were recovered along with her body.
Shortly before 4.55pm on Thursday 14 March, police were called to Ox Hey Lane, Lostock, after a man and woman out walking their dog discovered the body of a baby.
Officers attended and discovered the body of a baby wrapped in clothing and plastic bags and a message requesting she receive an Islamic burial.
Following discussions with the Bolton Council of Mosques (BCOM) , detectives named her Alia, meaning beautiful.
A specialist neonatologist consultant has established that Alia was born alive and lived independently of her mother for up to two hours; however her cause of death remains unascertained, as does her ethnicity.
Police have released images of three items recovered along with her body. They are:
• A Tesco bag. Written on the bag, in English, are the words "Please please bury him Islamic way please please." This is an old Tesco carrier bag and one that is not currently in circulation. It is believed baby Alia was wrapped in a white shirt, cotton trousers and placed in this bag.
• A JD bag. The Tesco bag was placed in this bag, it is used during sales twice yearly - once in the summer and again at Christmas. It is not currently in circulation.
• Three quarter length, paint stained, cotton trousers.
It is believed these items may also have been placed in another bag, possibly a black plastic type bag and left at the scene. The first sighting of a bag where Alia was found was on Sunday the 10 March - Mothers Day.
Detective Inspector Aaron Duggan, from the Major Incident Team, said: "Despite the passage of time our primary concern still remains the welfare of baby Alia's parents, in particular her mother."
"She was found almost six weeks ago and we still need to make sure both mum and dad are ok both physically and mentally. This will have been a traumatic experience for them particularly if they are young.
"We have made good progress with the investigation and now know that she was born alive and lived independently from her mother for a short period. What we don't know, and what we are trying to establish, is how, where and when she died and when she was placed at Ox Hey Lane and by whom."
"That is why we need to find her parents and it is for this reason I have released images of some of the items recovered with Alia's body.
"I want the public to look at them closely. Does anyone recognise the trousers or the hand writing on the bag?"
"I want people to think about someone that perhaps they knew or suspected was, up until recently, pregnant and, coupled with these images, now think they know who the mother or father is and to call us in confidence."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 5448, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
(CD)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 December 2013
Drug Dealer Ordered To Repay £23k
A 27-year-old man sentenced to prison earlier this year for drug dealing has been ordered to repay more than £23,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Drug Dealer Ordered To Repay £23k
A 27-year-old man sentenced to prison earlier this year for drug dealing has been ordered to repay more than £23,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
21 September 2012
Poll Shows Support For 5p Carrier Bag Charge
A new poll has suggested that a majority of people think a 5p charge on single-use carrier bags should be introduced in England to cut litter and waste. The poll of 1,752 English adults found that 56% agreed a 5p carrier bag charge was not unreasonable even in a time of austerity, as it had been proved to reduce litter and waste.
Poll Shows Support For 5p Carrier Bag Charge
A new poll has suggested that a majority of people think a 5p charge on single-use carrier bags should be introduced in England to cut litter and waste. The poll of 1,752 English adults found that 56% agreed a 5p carrier bag charge was not unreasonable even in a time of austerity, as it had been proved to reduce litter and waste.
05 August 2009
Missing Baby Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-month-old baby girl who was reported missing from her home in Glouchestershire on Monday has been found safe and well. Maylayah Delaney had been reported missing by her mother shortly before lunch-time on Monday. Police have confirmed that a man from the West Midlands is helping them with their inquiries.
Missing Baby Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-month-old baby girl who was reported missing from her home in Glouchestershire on Monday has been found safe and well. Maylayah Delaney had been reported missing by her mother shortly before lunch-time on Monday. Police have confirmed that a man from the West Midlands is helping them with their inquiries.
28 June 2013
Scotland To Introduce Plastic Bag Charge
Scotland is to introduce a plastic bag charge for shoppers by 2014. Retailers will have to charge a minimum of 5p per bag, as part of a move to reduce carrier bag use. The move would bring Scotland in line with Northern Ireland, which already has a similar scheme in place. Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead announced the move today.
Scotland To Introduce Plastic Bag Charge
Scotland is to introduce a plastic bag charge for shoppers by 2014. Retailers will have to charge a minimum of 5p per bag, as part of a move to reduce carrier bag use. The move would bring Scotland in line with Northern Ireland, which already has a similar scheme in place. Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead announced the move today.
18 July 2007
Four men jailed over cartoon protest
Four men have been jailed for their part in protests against cartoons satirising the Prophet Mohammed in London. Mizanur Rahman, 24, Umran Javed, 27, and Abdul Muhid, 25, were each jailed for six years for soliciting to murder following separate trials.
Four men jailed over cartoon protest
Four men have been jailed for their part in protests against cartoons satirising the Prophet Mohammed in London. Mizanur Rahman, 24, Umran Javed, 27, and Abdul Muhid, 25, were each jailed for six years for soliciting to murder following separate trials.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
