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Dublin: Newborn baby's body found on beach | Dublin: Newborn baby's body found on beach |
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The body of a newborn baby has been found on a beach near Dublin in the Republic of Ireland. | The body of a newborn baby has been found on a beach near Dublin in the Republic of Ireland. |
A volunteer who was cleaning the area found the remains at Bell's Beach, Balbriggan, north of the city shortly before 10:00 local time on Saturday. | |
Gardaí (Irish police) have made an urgent appeal for the mother to come forward. | |
At a press conference, Sergeant Fiona Savidge said she believes the mother needs urgent medical attention. | |
Police said that because of the position the baby was in, and because it was partially buried they do not yet know whether it is a girl or a boy. | |
The baby's body has been removed to hospital and will be transferred to Dublin morgue. | |
The area has been cordoned off as police forensic officers carry out an investigation. | The area has been cordoned off as police forensic officers carry out an investigation. |
Gardaí have also appealed to the public to come forward with any information. | |
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