Woman and man arrested on suspicion of murder of baby Callum found strangled near Warrington theme park 25 years ago | The Sun

TWO people have been arrested in connection with the death of a newborn 25 years ago.

Callum was found strangled and wrapped in plastic in Warrington, Cheshire, on the morning of March 14, 1998.


He was believed to have only been a few hours old when discoveredin woodland near Gulliver’s World Theme Park in the Callands area.

He weighed 7lb 8oz and a post mortem examination confirmed he had also been beaten around the head.

A murder investigation was launched but his parents were never found.

Although his true identity remains a mystery, cops called the boy Callum.

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He was buried with no family members in Warrington Cemetery, his headstone reads: "Baby Callum, a precious child of God.

"With the love from the people of Warrington."

Thousands were interviewed during the murder probe and a special hotline was set up for anyone offering information.

It yielded nothing, until Cheshire Police renewed their appeal seven months ago.

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A man and a woman from Liverpool have now been arrested in connection with the infant's death, the force said.

A spokesperson said: "Detectives investigating the death of a baby in Warrington in 1998 have arrested two people in relation to the incident.

"On Friday, July 28, 2023, detectives arrested a man and a woman from Liverpool in connection with the incident.

"Both individuals have since been released on conditional bail."


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