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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Nadeem Badshah

Manchester police issue urgent appeal after mother and baby go missing

Sascha, missing along with her six-month-old son, Clay, from Blackley, Manchester since Saturday.
Sascha, 29, has been missing along with her six-month-old son, Clay, from Blackley, Manchester since Saturday. Photograph: Greater Manchester police/PA

Police in Manchester have launched an urgent appeal for help to find a mother and her six-month-old son.

Sascha and her child, Clay, were first noticed to be missing from their home in Blackley, a suburban area of the city, at about 4pm last Saturday, Greater Manchester police said.

It is not known what either of them was wearing but it is believed that the 29-year-old has taken Clay’s pram.

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the pair, whose surname has not been disclosed, and want to ensure they are safe and well.

Sarah Morton, a superintendent for Greater Manchester police, said: “We are doing everything we can to find Sascha and Clay and ensure that they are safe and well.

“I ask anyone who may have seen them since 4pm on Saturday to share that information with us as soon as possible. I also ask members of the public to be on the lookout for this young mum and her baby.

“Sascha, if you’re reading this, please contact us or someone trustworthy so we can check that you and Clay are safe and offer support.”

Anyone with information about Sascha and Clay’s whereabouts should make contact via 0161 856 3678.

Greater Manchester police can also be contacted via gmp.police.uk or 101 (please quote 2223 08/08/22). In an emergency, always dial 999.

The force has posted a photograph of the pair on its Twitter and Facebook accounts.

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