Joanne Sharkey, 54, from Liverpool, has been charged with the 1998 murder of 'Baby Callum', a newborn found strangled and beaten near a Warrington theme park.

Baby Callum was only a few hours old and his body was discovered wrapped in plastic.

Sharkey will appear in custody at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

A man previously arrested in connection with the case has been released without charge.

Authorities have called for public restraint to avoid prejudicing Sharkey's right to a fair trial.

The local community had previously held a funeral for Baby Callum and he is buried in Warrington Cemetery.