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Human foetus discovered in toilet | Human foetus discovered in toilet |
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A human foetus has been found in a toilet at London Bridge railway station, police have said. | |
British Transport Police believe the mother had a miscarriage and left the foetus in the women's toilet. | British Transport Police believe the mother had a miscarriage and left the foetus in the women's toilet. |
A cleaner discovered the remains at 0940 BST and raised the alarm. Officers were called to the toilet blocks on platforms five and six. | A cleaner discovered the remains at 0940 BST and raised the alarm. Officers were called to the toilet blocks on platforms five and six. |
Anybody who witnessed anything has been urged to get in touch with police, as the mother may need medical help. | Anybody who witnessed anything has been urged to get in touch with police, as the mother may need medical help. |
Det Ch Insp Martin Fry said: "We are very concerned for the wellbeing of the mother who has miscarried and are urging anyone who used the toilets between 8.40am and 9.40am today to contact police. | Det Ch Insp Martin Fry said: "We are very concerned for the wellbeing of the mother who has miscarried and are urging anyone who used the toilets between 8.40am and 9.40am today to contact police. |
"We have checked with local hospitals but the woman at this stage has not presented herself." | "We have checked with local hospitals but the woman at this stage has not presented herself." |
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