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Baby's body found at waste plant | Baby's body found at waste plant |
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The body of a newborn baby has been found in rubbish at a waste recycling plant in Cambridgeshire, police said. | The body of a newborn baby has been found in rubbish at a waste recycling plant in Cambridgeshire, police said. |
A worker made the find at the city council-owned site in Fourth Drove, in Fengate, Peterborough, at 0730 BST. | A worker made the find at the city council-owned site in Fourth Drove, in Fengate, Peterborough, at 0730 BST. |
The facility has been cordoned off while the death, being treated by police as suspicious, is investigated. | The facility has been cordoned off while the death, being treated by police as suspicious, is investigated. |
A police spokeswoman said there is concern for the baby's mother, adding it is not yet known whether the baby was a boy or a girl. | A police spokeswoman said there is concern for the baby's mother, adding it is not yet known whether the baby was a boy or a girl. |
Det Supt John Raine, of Cambridgeshire Police, said: "We are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of this baby. | Det Supt John Raine, of Cambridgeshire Police, said: "We are looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of this baby. |
"We are also concerned for the mother. It may be that she needs some medical attention urgently and we would urge her to go to a hospital." | "We are also concerned for the mother. It may be that she needs some medical attention urgently and we would urge her to go to a hospital." |
A post-mortem examination is due to take place at Addenbrooke's Hospital later. | A post-mortem examination is due to take place at Addenbrooke's Hospital later. |
A council spokesman said: "The materials recycling facility will remain closed while police continue their investigation following the tragic discovery. | A council spokesman said: "The materials recycling facility will remain closed while police continue their investigation following the tragic discovery. |
"Staff remain on site and, once police have concluded their work, the facility will reopen." | "Staff remain on site and, once police have concluded their work, the facility will reopen." |
The plant is operated by Viridor Waste Management Ltd. | The plant is operated by Viridor Waste Management Ltd. |