LONDON – A newborn baby has been tragically discovered dead inside a bag outside a church in Notting Hill, West London, prompting an urgent police search for the infant’s mother amid fears she may need medical attention.
The heartbreaking discovery was made just before 1 p.m. today. Metropolitan Police officers and paramedics responded to the scene, where the baby was confirmed deceased. Authorities are now working to determine the baby’s gender and age while launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Superintendent Owen Renowden described the case as “extremely sad and shocking,” emphasizing the urgent need to locate the mother.
“This investigation is in the early stages, and our immediate priority is to find the baby’s mother, who we believe may have very recently given birth,” Renowden stated. “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—you are not alone. We are deeply concerned about your well-being, and it is vitally important that you receive medical care and support. You can walk into any hospital or police station for assistance.”
Residents in the area expressed their grief over the shocking discovery.
One local neighbor told *The Sun*, “It’s tragic—absolutely heartbreaking. The police have been out there all day, and forensics teams have been going in and out. I can’t imagine how it must feel for the person who found the baby.”
A churchgoer at All Saints Church added, “This is deeply sad and tragic. We hear about violent crime in London all too often, but something like this is truly shocking. My thoughts are with the mother—she must be in an unimaginable situation.”
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Witnesses or those who may have knowledge of the case are encouraged to contact authorities by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD 3431/25March.
