Lost & Found - BRICK This could be an interesting Question.

I Found and iPhone 5S, I handed it into the police. After 2 Months they returned the Phone, no one claimed it. I have a Sticker on the back of the phone with police details on it.
So in our country, that is proof of ownership. I am now the new owner of this phone.
BUT.....It is a brick, as the security has been enabled.
I have a start up screen that looks like a brand new phone and I must enter an iCloud account and password.
I do not have this information.
I have contacted Apple Help USA, They say I need a court summons ??? WHAT!!!
I contacted Apple technical Support, ( basically they said NO )
SO. the Question is....
Is there a way around this? 
( I am happy to send a photo with the police details on it. To prove ownership.)
Thanks 
Anthony
Unfortunate that the original owner could not be found.
Apple has deliberately designed the device to be linked to an individual. Without that individual's involvement, the security will not be bypassed by Apple without a court order.
Consider returning the phone to Apple for parts recycling:

Recycling an Apple product should be as easy as using one.
The Apple Renew program lets you recycle your device online. We’ll make sure it’s recycled responsibly or given a chance to be used again.