POLICE investigating the murder of a newborn baby in Co Down 20 years ago have renewed their appeal for information.
The baby, named Carrie by police, was discovered by children at the rear of Lough Moss leisure centre in Carryduff on the afternoon of March 26 2002.
The newborn girl's lifeless body was found in a plastic bag. The infant had suffered injuries to her head as well as multiple stab wounds.
Detective Chief Inspector Jenna Fitzpatrick of the Legacy Investigation Branch said that despite the passage of time police "remain committed to bringing to justice those responsible for her tragic death".
"I believe the answers to what happened to baby Carrie lie within the local community of Carryduff...it is not too late, if anyone now feels they are able to talk to us, we are ready to listen," she said.
"I am appealing directly to Carrie's mum, anybody who might know her or anyone whom she may have confided in to get in contact with us. I realise that this will be a particularly emotional time for Carrie's mum and, like any mother without her child she must find this a very distressing experience to cope with, especially on this significant anniversary."
Anyone with information can contact police on 101or at Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.