By James Simons-
A newborn baby has been found wrapped in a towel in a shopping bag on a street in Newham.
The heart breaking discovery was made by a dog walker, who called police at and kept the baby warm until emergency services arrived.
She was found at the junction of Greenway and High Street South.
The baby suffered no injuries in the ordeal and is now in the care of hospital staff.
Chief Superintendent Simon Crick said: “I am grateful to the members of the public who stayed at the scene to speak with officers and medics – your actions contributed to saving the baby’s life.”
Police are now desperately searching for the mother of the baby girl amid concerns for her welfare.
Simon Crick added: “Our thoughts now turn to the baby mother; we are extremely concerned for her welfare as she will have been through a traumatic ordeal and will be in need of immediate medical attention following the birth.
“Trained medics and specialist officers are ready to support her and we urge her to get in touch by phone or walk in to the nearest hospital or police station.
“If you are the baby’s mother please know that your daughter is well, no matter what your circumstances please do seek help by dialling 999.”
The crime scene has now been closed at the site where the newborn was found.
Police are working with local hospitals and the local authority on the matter.
If you believe you know who the child’s mother is, please call 999 quoting reference CAD 6876/18 Jan.
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Newborn Miracle: Baby Girl Found Safe in Newham, Urgent Search for Mother Underway
By Olivia Carter, Apprentice Reporter
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a newborn baby girl was discovered wrapped in a towel inside a shopping bag on a street in Newham. The miraculous find was made by a vigilant dog walker who promptly alerted the authorities, potentially saving the infant’s life.
The incident unfolded on the evening of January 18, at the junction of Greenway and High Street South. The dog walker, who stumbled upon the baby at 9:13 pm, provided crucial care by keeping the infant warm until emergency services arrived at the scene.
Remarkably, the baby girl emerged unscathed from the ordeal and is currently under the watchful eyes of hospital staff. Chief Superintendent Simon Crick expressed gratitude to the members of the public who remained on-site, cooperating with officers and medics, highlighting their instrumental role in the baby’s rescue.
“I am grateful to the members of the public who stayed at the scene to speak with officers and medics – your actions contributed to saving the baby’s life,” said Chief Superintendent Crick.
However, as the investigation unfolds, the focus has shifted to locating the mother of the newborn, with concerns escalating for her well-being.
Chief Superintendent Crick conveyed: “Our thoughts now turn to the baby mother; we are extremely concerned for her welfare as she will have been through a traumatic ordeal and will be in need of immediate medical attention following the birth.”
Law enforcement is urging the mother to come forward, assuring her that her daughter is in good health. “Trained medics and specialist officers are ready to support her, and we urge her to get in touch by phone or walk in to the nearest hospital or police station.
If you are the baby’s mother, please know that your daughter is well, no matter what your circumstances. Please do seek help by dialing 999,” pleaded Chief Superintendent Crick.
The crime scene, where the newborn was discovered, has now been closed, and the police are collaborating with local hospitals and the local authority to unravel the circumstances surrounding this extraordinary event.
Authorities are calling on the public for any information that may lead to the identification of the baby’s mother. If you believe you have pertinent information, please call 999, quoting reference CAD 6876/18 Jan.