Watch police plea to mother of baby found in Leeds pub toilet

Police have told the mother of a baby girl found dead in a pub toilet in Leeds they are "not here to arrest you".

The baby was found at the Three Horse Shoes in Oulton, near Rothwell, just before 17:00 GMT on Sunday.

Det Ch Insp James Entwistle of West Yorkshire Police said it appeared the baby had been stillborn in the cubicle.

Karen Sykes, head of nursing at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT), said she was "really concerned" for the mother's "medical, physical and emotional wellbeing".

"We urge you to seek some medical help and advice," she said.

"You can either go to your GP, or if you don't feel comfortable going to your GP, you can go to any of our emergency departments, walk-in centres, or you can call 111."

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29 January 2024