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Baby found abandoned on doorstep in Horden Baby found abandoned on doorstep in Horden
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A newborn baby has been found abandoned on the doorstep of a property in County Durham.A newborn baby has been found abandoned on the doorstep of a property in County Durham.
He was discovered at about 04:50 BST on Fourth Street in Horden, near Peterlee, and taken to the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton. He was discovered at about 04:50 BST at Emerson Court in Horden, near Peterlee, and taken to the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton.
The baby, named Jack by hospital staff, is "fit and well", Durham Police said. The baby, who was less than 12 hours old, was named Jack by hospital staff. He is "fit and well", Durham Police said.
Det Insp Aelfwynn Sampson said: "We are obviously concerned about the mother's welfare and want to reassure her we are all here to help." At a press conference, officers confirmed his mother had come forward.
Officers are working with the county council's children's services unit. She has been medically examined and will be interviewed.
'Bundle in his arms'
Police are working with the county council's children's services unit.
The baby was found by a pet dog who was being taken for a walk.
Mary Cartwright, mayor of Peterlee, saw what happened as she was returning from Newcastle Airport.
She said: "I saw the policeman with a bundle in his arms and I could see the baby's head and it was in a blanket.
"He ran across the road and round to the side of the ambulance and the crew took the baby.
"There was nobody around and then there was this baby and I knew something wasn't quite right," she said
Initial reports said the child had been found on nearby Fourth Street.