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Baby found in Grand Union Canal
Police are urging the mother of a newborn baby found dead in a canal to get medical help.
The infant was found in the water in the Grand Union Canal near Old Oak Lane between Willesden and Park Royal in north-west London just before 1.20pm on Sunday.
An ambulance was called but the baby was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators fear for the wellbeing of the mother and have urged her to go to the nearest hospital.
Detective Inspector Sarah O’Toole said: “We are concerned for the wellbeing and safety of the baby’s mother and are urging her to seek medical help by dialling 999 or by going to the nearest hospital.
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Police desperate for mum of newborn baby found dead in Grand Union Canal to come forward
An urgent investigation into the tragic incident remains ongoing
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Detectives are desperately concerned for the safety of a mother whose newborn baby was found dead in Grand Union Canal.
Metropolitan Police issued a statement on Monday (May 10) pleading with the mother to seek medical help, while detectives also continue to call for anyone with information to come forward.
Published:
5:26 PM May 10, 2021
Updated:
5:44 PM May 10, 2021
Cordons are in place on the Grand Union Canal where a baby s body was found
- Credit: David Nathan
Police are urging the mother of the newborn baby whose body was found in a Willesden canal to seek medical help.
Emergency services activity in Old Oak Lane where the body of a newborn baby has been found in the Grand Union Canal near Old Oak Lane.
- Credit: PA
Sadly the baby was pronounced dead at the scene. Cordons remain in place.
An urgent investigation is under way to establish the circumstances.
Scotland Yard is also asking any witnesses to come forward.