Newborn Baby’s Body Found in Bag Outside London Church, Police Seek Mother

The body of a newborn baby was discovered in a bag outside a church in west London, prompting urgent police efforts to find the mother.

 

London, UK – The body of a newborn baby was found in a bag outside All Saints Church in Notting Hill, west London, the Metropolitan Police confirmed on Tuesday.

 

Officers were called to the scene on Powis Gardens at 12:46 GMT after a report of the tragic discovery. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended, but the baby was declared dead at the scene.

 

Authorities have not yet determined the baby’s gender or exact age, and an investigation is ongoing. The police have launched urgent efforts to locate the mother, as they believe she may have recently given birth and could require medical attention.

 

Superintendent Owen Renowden described the situation as "an extremely sad and shocking matter" and stressed the importance of finding the mother as soon as possible.

 

Appeal to the Mother and Public

 

“If you are the baby’s mother and are reading this, please come forward to police or medical professionals,” Supt. Renowden urged. “You must feel very frightened, but please let us help – we are really worried about you, and it is vitally important you get medical assistance and support.”

 

A blue police tent has been erected at the scene as forensic officers conduct their investigation. Authorities are also appealing to anyone who may have information to contact the Metropolitan Police on 101, referencing CAD 3431/25March.