Police have launched an investigation after the body of a newborn baby was discovered in Notting Hill.
The Met are urgently appealing for the mother to come forward, emphasising that their priority is her welfare.
A spokesperson for Met Police said, “Officers were called at 12:46hrs on Tuesday, 25 March to Talbot Road, W11, following a report that the body of a baby had been found in a bag, left outside a 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 locate the baby’s mother. At this stage we have not established the baby’s gender or exact age.”
Superintendent Owen Renowden 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.”
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