Poole: Police trace mother after foetus found on Canford Heath
BBCPolice say they have successfully traced a mother following an urgent appeal after a foetus was found on heathland.
Officers received a report about the remains being discovered near Culliford Crescent on Canford Heath in Poole, Dorset, at 15:50 GMT on Thursday.
Police said finding the mother had been an "absolute priority" and she was being given support and medical help.
The incident is not being treated as a criminal matter.
An investigation was launched by Dorset Police and NHS Dorset following the discovery, with a cordon in place as inquiries were conducted in the area.
A police spokesperson said the mother had since been identified and officers were ensuring she was being supported.
"Our thoughts are with the mother at this extremely difficult time," they added.
"We would like to thank the public who provided information in response to our appeal, as well as the local community for their support while there was an increased emergency services presence in the area."
Police have requested the privacy of the mother and her family be respected.
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