19/09/2013

Body Of Newborn Found At Rubbish Dump

West Yorkshire Police have reported that the body of a newborn baby has been found at a rubbish dump.

Staff at the Valley Road waste site in Shipley found the body on Wednesday night. This is the second time a baby's body has been found at the site, following the discovery of a newborn girl in 2011.

Police have appealed for the mother to come forward, saying they are concerned for her well being.

A post-mortem examination of the baby is due to take place to try and establish the cause of death.

(MH/JP)

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