New pics of abandoned baby Edward found dumped in Hackney just 12 hours after birth as cops desperately hunt missing mum
COPS have released new pictures of baby Edward – found dumped on a Hackney doorstep on Saturday hours after being born. The little boy, only about 12 hours old, was discovered in London at the weekend, with police now desperately hunting his mum. Police think the newborn was born outside hospital before he was abandoned […]
COPS have released new pictures of baby Edward – found dumped on a Hackney doorstep on Saturday hours after being born.
The little boy, only about 12 hours old, was discovered in London at the weekend, with police now desperately hunting his mum.
Police think the newborn was born outside hospital before he was abandoned on Sandringham Road.
He was named Edward by medics at the hospital, after the man who found him.
Baby Edward was found wearing a grey babygrow and a grey hat. He was also wrapped up in a white knitted blanket.
Lauren Smith posted a picture of the baby on Facebook claiming her grandad found the tot while on his post round.
She added: “My grandad has just found a baby abandoned in a bush on Sandringham road hackney e8.
“If you know anything please contact the police. The baby is ok but might not have been if he wasn’t found!
“Can’t Imagine what goes through a mother’s head or what her circumstances are to have to come to this decision. She needs to be found. Please share to London and surrounding areas x”.
FIND BABY EDWARD’S MUM
Detective Sergeant Andy Barry, from Central East Area Safeguarding Unit, said: “Baby Edward was only about 12 hours old when he was found abandoned on a doorstep in Sandringham Road.
“Edward is being well cared for by hospital staff and is a healthy, bonny lad.
“I am reaching out to Edward’s mother. You are my primary concern. I do not know the circumstances around Edward’s birth, but as a father myself, I understand how daunting becoming a parent can be.
“I can offer you help, please be assured that you are not in trouble. Edward is safe and well and your health and wellbeing is our priority.
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“To anyone who may know Edward’s mother, I’d urge you to come forward and help me locate her – this can be done in confidence.
“I’d also like to hear from anyone who was in the Sandringham Road area between 10am and 12pm on Saturday, 25 January. If you noticed anything or saw someone please contact us as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone with information is urged to call the police on 101 quoting Cad 3039/25Jan or stay anonymous by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
