The mother of a foetus found in Poole has been identified

Police appealed for information after the discovery on healthland on Thursday

Author: Nina Lloyd, PAPublished 3rd Mar 2023
Last updated 3rd Mar 2023

The mother of a foetus found on heathland in Poole has been discovered safe and well.

Police were called to Canford Heath, near to Culliford Crescent, yesterday afternoon prompting a major appeal to find her.

Following the appeal, the mother has been identified and officers have ensured she is receiving all the support she needs.

This is not being treated as a criminal matter by Dorset Police which says its thoughts are with the mother at this extremely difficult time.

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