No charges in baby left at mosque case
14/07/2010
We can confirm that we have advised on a file in relation to the discovery of a baby outside a mosque on Beresford Street, Shelton, on 6 March 2010 and there will be no further action.
Heather Chamberlin, reviewing lawyer for CPS Staffordshire said: "We received a file in relation to the baby left outside a mosque on Beresford Street, Shelton, and can confirm that there will be no charges brought in relation to this case.
"We have considered all of the possible offences in relation to the discovery of the baby and have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to proceed with any criminal charge."
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Notes to editors
- The West Midlands CPS Group consists of four prosecutions areas Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Mercia and West Midlands. Website www.cps.gov.uk/westmidlands
- The DPP has published his long term vision for the prosecution service and its role within the wider criminal justice system. It includes modernising the service and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of criminal justice - read "The Public Prosecution Service: Setting the Standard" at www.cps.gov.uk/pps
- The CPS, together with ACPO and media representatives, has developed a Protocol for the release of prosecution material to the media. This sets out the type of prosecution material that will normally be released, or considered for release, together with the factors we will take into account when considering requests. The Protocol is published on our website at: http://www.cps.gov.uk/publications/agencies/mediaprotocol.html
- For further information, please contact Katy Halls on 01782 664565
