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Body 'could be missing newborn' Body 'could be missing newborn'
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A body found in a river could be that of a missing newborn baby from Shropshire, police have said.A body found in a river could be that of a missing newborn baby from Shropshire, police have said.
Officers received a tip-off on Tuesday about an alleged offence relating to a baby that had been hidden somewhere in the county.Officers received a tip-off on Tuesday about an alleged offence relating to a baby that had been hidden somewhere in the county.
They arrested a teenager in connection with the alleged concealment on Tuesday and said there were no other suspects.
The body was later found by police divers from South Wales in The River Teme at The Linney in Ludlow.The body was later found by police divers from South Wales in The River Teme at The Linney in Ludlow.
A man in his late teens was arrested on suspicion of concealment of a birth and released on police bail.
A woman is receiving medical treatment, police said.
A West Mercia Police spokeswoman said: "Our over-riding concern is for the family at this time and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident."A West Mercia Police spokeswoman said: "Our over-riding concern is for the family at this time and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident."
A post mortem examination is expected on Thursday at the earliest, police said. A post-mortem examination is expected on Thursday at the earliest, police said.
The offence of concealment as defined by the Home Office is the hiding of an infant that has died before, at, or after birth, police said.The offence of concealment as defined by the Home Office is the hiding of an infant that has died before, at, or after birth, police said.