Police believe they've found the mother of a baby found dead in Somerset
Avon and Somerset Police say they believe they've tracked down the mother of a baby found dead in Weston-super-Mare.
Last updated 14th Dec 2020
The force had issued an urgent appeal for information after being called to the incident just before 9am on Saturday 12th December.
In an update, DCI Mike Buck, said: "Earlier today we issued an appeal to locate the mother of a newborn baby, whose body was found in a private garden in Weston-super-Mare on Saturday morning.
“During the course of our enquiries, information has been received which has helped us locate who we believe is the baby’s mother.
"This woman has been taken immediately to hospital where she’ll receive the expert medical attention and professional support she needs.
“I’d like to thank the entire Weston-super-Mare community for their help and support during what’s been a difficult day for all involved.
“The baby’s death is still being treated as unexplained.”