A NEWBORN baby has been found dead inside a bag outside a church.
The tragic discovery was made in Notting Hill, West London, just before 1pm today.
Police have now launched an urgent hunt for the tot’s mum amid fears she requires medical attention.
Officers are working to establish the baby’s gender and age.
The Met confirmed the tot was confirmed dead at the scene by paramedics and that an investigation has been launched.
Superintendent Owen Renowden said: “This is an extremely sad and shocking matter and officers are working hard to establish the circumstances around what has taken place.
“This investigation is in the early stages and our immediate priority is to locate the baby’s mother, who we believe may have very recently given birth.
“If you are the baby’s mother and are reading this, please come forward to police or medical professionals.
“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. You can walk into any hospital, or a police station.”
One neighbour told The Sun: “It’s very tragic, heartbreaking actually. It’s heartbreaking.
“The police have been out there all day, I saw the tent go up earlier.
“We’ve seen lots of guys in blue suits, forensics teams walking in and out.
“I can’t begin to imagine what it must feel like for the person who found it.
“But there are so many questions now. Where did she give birth? Where is she and where did she come from?”
And a regular churchgoer at All Saints added: “It’s deeply sad and tragic really. This one is particularly sad, of course it is.
“I’ve been attending this church for six years and lived in the area for eight years. I’m a father myself and it’s very sad.
“There are a whole lot of people who are involved in this, including the mother.
“We’re sadly becoming used to stabbings and shootings in London, but a tragic event like this is unprecedented.”
Anyone with information has been asked to call police on 101, quoting reference CAD 3431/25March.
