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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.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. The boy, who weighs 8lb 11oz and had his umbilical cord still attached, was found by a couple on Delagoa Road, Fazakerley, at 2300 BST on Thursday.
Police officers are searching the area but have not been able to find the child's mother. Merseyside Police 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.The baby is in a healthy condition and is being cared for by hospital staff.
Anyone with information is being urged to contact police. The local couple who found Zack said they had heard noises which sounded like a cat in distress.
A spokeswoman said: "The baby was found in the garden of a house at about 11pm last night. When they went to investigate they found him wrapped in towels in a bag.
"He has been taken to Fazakerley Hospital and was later transferred to Liverpool Women's Hospital. Hours old
"We are obviously concerned for the well-being of the mother and we will be making an appeal for her to come forward." Det Sup Colin Leeman said: "The baby is in a healthy condition and is currently being cared for by hospital staff at the Liverpool Women's Hospital.
""I am very concerned about the welfare of the mother of the baby, and I would appeal to her to come forward as soon as possible so we can do what's best for both her and the baby.
"Medical staff at the hospital believe the baby is just hours old and he is healthy, but we want to find mum so that we can check on her welfare and make sure she is OK.
"Clearly this little boy needs his mum.
"I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who was in the area last night who may have seen something which could help us to identify mum to come forward."
House-to-house inquiries are taking place in the area.