The garage where Lara's remains were found

But senior officers say they will be "sympathetic" to any relatives of the six-month-old girl who may have information surrounding her death.

Detectives named the girl Lara following the discovery of her body in a garage in Workington a year ago.

Police say the remains could have been there for 15 years.

When the bones were uncovered it was not known if they were human, but subsequent tests revealed they were those of a baby girl.

We will offer a very sympathetic and sensitive view to those parents if they come forward Det Sgt Alison Dacre

Police were called to the garage at Glennfield Place in the Barepot area of Workington on 13 September 2002, after a man doing some DIY work found the remains.

The remains were taken to the mortuary at the West Cumberland Hospital for further investigation.

Despite extensive testing, a cause of death as yet to be determined.

Detective Sergeant Alison Dacre, from Cumbria Police's family unit, said they wanted to trace the child's parents or any relative who may have information.

Ante natal classes

"We need to hear from anyone who remembers a child going missing 10-15 years ago," she said.

"It will obviously be difficult for people to remember everything from that long ago.

"But if people have children who were the same age as Lara at the time, they may remember going to ante-natal classes or the like.

"Lara was six-months old when she died, so was alive for that period and must have been seen by some people.

"We will offer a very sympathetic and sensitive view to those parents if they come forward.

"We will meet them anywhere at any time. It doesn't have to be at their home or at a police station."

The Cumbria Police incident room can be contacted on 01900 844331.