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Baby's body found on footpath in Marston area of Oxford | Baby's body found on footpath in Marston area of Oxford |
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The body of a baby has been found on a footpath by a member of the public. | The body of a baby has been found on a footpath by a member of the public. |
Police have appealed for the mother to come forward, saying she may require urgent medical attention. | Police have appealed for the mother to come forward, saying she may require urgent medical attention. |
Officers were at the scene off Edgeway Road, Marston, Oxford, where Thames Valley Police received a report of a deceased baby at 09:20 GMT. | Officers were at the scene off Edgeway Road, Marston, Oxford, where Thames Valley Police received a report of a deceased baby at 09:20 GMT. |
Det Insp Jim Holmes said: "If you are the mother of the baby, please come forward so we can ensure any help needed can be provided." | |
He said the death is being treated as unexplained. | He said the death is being treated as unexplained. |
South Central Ambulance Service said it was called to reports of a baby found by the side of the road. | |
A spokesman said the baby was declared dead at the scene. |