Appeals to trace mother after body of baby found outside a church
An investigation has begun following the discovery of the body of a newborn baby in Notting Hill – and police are urgently appealing for the mother to come forward for her own welfare.
Officers were called at 12.45pm today to Powis Gardens, following a report that the body of a baby had been found in a bag, left outside All Saints Church.
London Ambulance Service also attended and sadly the baby was declared dead at the scene.
Officers remain in the area and urgent enquiries are ongoing to find the baby’s mother. Police have not yet established the baby’s gender or exact age.
Superintendent Owen Renowden, investigating, said: “This is an extremely sad and shocking matter and officers are working hard to establish the circumstances around what has taken place.
“This investigation is in the early stages and our immediate priority is to locate the baby’s mother, who we believe may have very recently given birth.
“If you are the baby’s mother and are reading this, please come forward to police or medical professionals.
“You must feel very frightened but please let us help – we are really worried about you and it is vitally important you get medical assistance and support. You can walk into any hospital, or a police station.”
Anyone who may have any information about this incident should contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 3431/25March.”
Pictured top: All Saints Church in Notting Hill (Picture: Google Street View)
