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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 girl has been found in rubbish at a waste recycling plant in Cambridgeshire. | |
| 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 was concern for the baby's mother, who could need medical help after the birth. | |
| Det Insp Jim McCrorie, of Cambridgeshire Police, said his team of 15 officers had "no idea whatsoever" as to the identity of the baby, or its mother. | |
| He said: "Police officers remain at the scene and investigations by specialist search teams are continuing throughout the afternoon. | He said: "Police officers remain at the scene and investigations by specialist search teams are continuing throughout the afternoon. |
| "Naturally, our thoughts have turned to the mother of this baby and we are concerned that she may need some medical help. | "Naturally, our thoughts have turned to the mother of this baby and we are concerned that she may need some medical help. |
| "We are urging her to go to her local hospital to get the attention she may need." | "We are urging her to go to her local hospital to get the attention she may need." |
| A post-mortem examination was carried out at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, has "proved inconclusive" but it did confirm the baby was a girl. | |
| Further tests will be carried out to try to determine the age, ethnicity and preliminary cause of death. | |
| 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. |
| Police have asked anyone who can help with the inquiry to call 0845 456 4564. | Police have asked anyone who can help with the inquiry to call 0845 456 4564. |