Police launch probe after body of new-born baby was found in southeast London
- Police officers were called shortly after 5am to the body of a newborn baby
- The baby was pronounced dead at the scene in New Eltham, southeast London
- The infant’s mother is receiving medical care and is in contact with the police
Police have launched an investigation after the body of a newborn baby was found in southeast London.
Met Police officers were called to New Eltham shortly after 5am on Sunday morning following the discovery.
The newborn baby was pronounced dead at the scene by ambulance crew, the Met said.
Police have launched an investigation after the body of a newborn baby was found in southeast London (file image)
The infant’s mother is receiving medical care and is in contact with the police, officers added.
Detectives are conducting enquiries about the infant’s death and no arrests have been made at this stage in their investigation.
The exact location of where the baby was found has not yet been made publicly made available by the police due to the sensitive nature of the case.
A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were called shortly after 05:00hrs on Sunday, 30 January, to the body of a newborn baby found in New Eltham.
‘Officers attended the location along with London Ambulance Service. Sadly, the baby was pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.
‘Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances. There has been no arrest at this stage.
‘Officers are in contact with the baby’s mother, who is receiving medical attention.
‘We are not able to discuss further at this time.’
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