The body of a 16-week-old baby has been found in a box outside a UK hospital. The foetus was found at Barnet Hospital in London at around 9am on Monday morning.
Police are now appealing for information about the mother and have asked her to come forward, amid concerns for her welfare.
Officers were called after the body, believed to be of around 16 weeks’ gestation, was found inside a box, reports the Mirror.
Officers are now trying to trace a man in dark clothing, thought to be in his late 30s, who is believed to have left the box outside the hospital.
Detective Inspector Matt Coad said: “At this moment, our priority is to ensure that the mother is okay and that she receives the appropriate medical attention.
“This is likely to be a traumatic time for her, and I would ask that she makes contact either with us, her local GP or a hospital.
“We believe that the box was left by a man, aged in 30s, who was wearing dark clothing. I would also encourage him to come forward so that we can help.”
Anyone with information was urged to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 1599/30Jan.
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