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| Newborn boy found abandoned on Worcester doorstep | Newborn boy found abandoned on Worcester doorstep |
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| A newborn boy has been found abandoned on a doorstep in Worcester. | A newborn boy has been found abandoned on a doorstep in Worcester. |
| The baby was found wrapped in a bag in the Lower Wick area of the city in the early hours, said a spokesperson from the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. | The baby was found wrapped in a bag in the Lower Wick area of the city in the early hours, said a spokesperson from the Worcestershire Royal Hospital. |
| The child is being looked after by nursing staff, who have named him Joseph. | The child is being looked after by nursing staff, who have named him Joseph. |
| Patti Paine, head of midwifery at the hospital, said Joseph was in good health but it was "very important" his mother sought medical attention. | Patti Paine, head of midwifery at the hospital, said Joseph was in good health but it was "very important" his mother sought medical attention. |
| A 24-hour phone line has been set up by the hospital, in order for the mother to make contact. | A 24-hour phone line has been set up by the hospital, in order for the mother to make contact. |
| "Joseph was found dressed in a baby grow and wrapped in a blanket and bag on a doorstep of a home in Lower Wick," said Ms Paine. | "Joseph was found dressed in a baby grow and wrapped in a blanket and bag on a doorstep of a home in Lower Wick," said Ms Paine. |
| "The doorbell was rung and the occupant found him and rang the emergency services." | "The doorbell was rung and the occupant found him and rang the emergency services." |
| 'Concealed pregnancy' theory | 'Concealed pregnancy' theory |
| She added it was thought Joseph had been born full term - or around his due date - in the last 24 hours and weighed 5.5lbs (2.5kg). | She added it was thought Joseph had been born full term - or around his due date - in the last 24 hours and weighed 5.5lbs (2.5kg). |
| Ms Paine said: "It is likely Joseph was delivered outside a hospital and this was possibility a concealed pregnancy so it is very important his mother comes forward. | Ms Paine said: "It is likely Joseph was delivered outside a hospital and this was possibility a concealed pregnancy so it is very important his mother comes forward. |
| "She may be in urgent need of medical attention. We can arrange a midwife to come to her if she contacts us but would rather not come to hospital." | "She may be in urgent need of medical attention. We can arrange a midwife to come to her if she contacts us but would rather not come to hospital." |
| West Mercia Police have asked anyone with information to call 101. | West Mercia Police have asked anyone with information to call 101. |
| 'Clean and clothed' | |
| Det Ch Insp Stacey Williamson, from the force, said police were called at about 04:30 BST. | |
| She said Joseph was found in "a hessian shopping bag" which had the words "Woolworth's - The Difference, A Community Based Project" written on it. | |
| "If anybody in that area saw any person carrying a baby or pushing a baby or anything they feel may contribute to our inquiries, please contact the police," said Det Ch Insp Williamson. | |
| "Like the health service our priority is finding baby Joseph's mother." | |
| She added Joseph was found "clean and clothed" and that someone had obviously been caring for him. | She added Joseph was found "clean and clothed" and that someone had obviously been caring for him. |
| It is not known if the mother had left the child at the door, but whoever had left Joseph had made sure he would be discovered, she said. |