Lancashire: reward offered in appeal to find mother of baby boy found in brook

As an independent charity, we're offering a reward of up to £10,000 to aid the investigation into the tragic discovery of a newborn baby found dead in Spen Brook, off Carr Lane, Kirkham, Lancashire on October 1, 2011.

This appeal seeks information exclusively submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers that leads to identifying the mother or clarifying how the baby came to be abandoned in the brook.

Do you have information? You can tell us, 100% anonymously - guaranteed. Call 0800 555 111 or fill in our online form, here on our website:

Give information anonymously

“This heartbreaking case has deeply affected the community of Kirkham and West Lancashire. The baby was laid to rest in St Michael’s Churchyard without a name. We hope this renewed appeal and reward will encourage anyone with information to come forward anonymously. Someone must know what happened - perhaps they aided the mother or she confided in them afterwards. It’s vital that the mother receives the help and support she needs.

“For 13 years, someone has carried the weight of knowing what transpired that day. By reaching out to us, they can relieve that burden and help tell the story of both the baby and the mother.

“We understand that speaking directly to the police can be difficult for some, which is why Crimestoppers is here. With time, we hope it becomes easier for those with information to share what they know. We’ve guaranteed anonymity since our inception, and we honour that promise.”

Gary Murray, North West Regional Manager at Crimestoppers

***Note: the reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police.***

Anonymity: Crimestoppers guarantees complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us 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 our charity on 0800 555 111. If you contact us via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact.
 
More details about the rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous - can be found here.

2 April 2025