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Newborn baby abandoned in garden | Newborn baby abandoned in garden |
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A newborn baby boy found abandoned in a garden in Liverpool has been named as Zack by hospital staff who are looking after him. | |
The boy, who had his umbilical cord still attached, was found by a couple in the garden of a property on Delagoa Road in Fazakerley on Thursday night. | |
Police officers are searching the area but have not been able to find the child's mother. | |
The baby is in a healthy condition and is being cared for by hospital staff. | |
Anyone with information is being urged to contact police. | Anyone with information is being urged to contact police. |
A spokeswoman said: "The baby was found in the garden of a house at about 11pm last night. | A spokeswoman said: "The baby was found in the garden of a house at about 11pm last night. |
"He has been taken to Fazakerley Hospital and was later transferred to Liverpool Women's Hospital. | "He has been taken to Fazakerley Hospital and was later transferred to Liverpool Women's Hospital. |
"We are obviously concerned for the well-being of the mother and we will be making an appeal for her to come forward." | "We are obviously concerned for the well-being of the mother and we will be making an appeal for her to come forward." |