Woman charged with murder in connection to baby found in woodland

A woman has been charged by murder cops investigating the death of a baby found in woodland in Warrington more than 25 years ago.

Baby "Callum" was found close to the Gulliver's World theme park in the Callands area of the town in March 1998 and a murder probe was launched. Now, on Monday, April 15, Joanne Sharkey, 54, of West Derby in Liverpool, was charged with murder. She will appear in custody at Warrington Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, charged over the death.

Detective Inspector Hannah Friend, of Cheshire Police's Major Crime Review Team, said: "I understand that this is an extremely emotional case which has attracted a lot of attention over the past twenty-six years, however I would ask people not to speculate. Top news stories today "Criminal proceedings are now active against Joanne Sharkey, and she has the right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings." Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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