Appeal launched after body of a baby found in Leeds pub
Police are urgently looking for the mother
Last updated 29th Jan 2024
An investigation is underway after the death of a baby in Leeds.
Police say the baby girl was discovered in a pub toilets in Oulton yesterday.
They are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A Police statement said:
"Police are urgently appealing for the mother of a newborn baby found in a pub in Oulton yesterday to contact them or seek medical help.
"Detectives have stressed their priority is to ensure the Mother's welfare.
"Emergency services attended at the Three Horseshoes public house in Oulton at around 4.45pm yesterday afternoon (Sunday, 28 January) following the discovery of a newborn baby girl in the toilet area who was tragically confirmed as deceased by attending paramedics.
"A full investigation remains ongoing today by detectives."
DCI James Entwistle of West Yorkshire Police, said:
“This is a tragic incident and we are urgently appealing for the mother of the baby girl to contact us or seek medical help as she has been through an extremely traumatic ordeal and could well need treatment herself.
“If the mother is comfortable speaking to the police then she can do so by calling 101 or she can use LiveChat online to talk to us remotely at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat
“If she doesn’t want to speak to the police, she can contact the Leeds Maternity Assessment Unit on 0113 3926731.
“Our enquiries into the incident remain ongoing today with NHS partners but our main priority remains the mother’s welfare and safety.”
Well a statement from Three Horse Shoes said on social media:
"I've been writing post after post for the past hour but I don't think right now is the best time given the circumstances.....
"We're sure there's speculation of something that happened at our establishment this evening.
"All I can say at the minute is I'm sorry to everyone that was in with us during the time this happened and to all that was due to come in and couldn't.
"A massive thank you to those that helped us whilst we were struggling as a team it really doesn't go unappreciated.
"Lots of love Team Three Horse Shoes."
Local MP Sir Alec Shelbrooke has tweeted about the event:
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