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Baby's body found on footpath in Oxfordshire village | Baby's body found on footpath in Oxfordshire village |
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The body of a baby has been found in a black bag on a footpath in Marston, Oxfordshire. | |
The dead child was spotted by a member of the public near Edgeway Road. | The dead child was spotted by a member of the public near Edgeway Road. |
Police have appealed for the mother to come forward, saying she may be in need of urgent medical attention. | Police have appealed for the mother to come forward, saying she may be in need of urgent medical attention. |
Officers were called to the scene at 9.20am and are carrying out patrols in the area. | Officers were called to the scene at 9.20am and are carrying out patrols in the area. |
Detective Inspector Jim Holmes, of Thames Valley Police, said: “This investigation is in its very early stages and officers are working to trace the mother of the child as she may require urgent medical attention. | Detective Inspector Jim Holmes, of Thames Valley Police, said: “This investigation is in its very early stages and officers are working to trace the mother of the child as she may require urgent medical attention. |
“If you are the mother of the baby, please come forward so that we can ensure any appropriate help needed can be provided. | “If you are the mother of the baby, please come forward so that we can ensure any appropriate help needed can be provided. |
“Likewise if you are a friend or family member of the mother, please come forward so we can check on her welfare. | “Likewise if you are a friend or family member of the mother, please come forward so we can check on her welfare. |
“The death is being treated as unexplained at this time.” | “The death is being treated as unexplained at this time.” |
South Central Ambulance Service said it was called to reports the child had been found in a black bag in the bushes along the side of the road. | South Central Ambulance Service said it was called to reports the child had been found in a black bag in the bushes along the side of the road. |
The baby was declared dead at the scene. | The baby was declared dead at the scene. |
The sex and age of the baby have not yet been revealed. | The sex and age of the baby have not yet been revealed. |
Anyone with information is urged to contact Thames Valley Police on 101. | Anyone with information is urged to contact Thames Valley Police on 101. |