Three-month search for mother of abandoned baby Harry
The Metropolitan Police renews its appeal as officers look for a mum who abandoned her newborn baby, dubbed Harry, in September.
Thursday 21 December 2017 17:27, UK
The search for the mother of an abandoned baby is continuing, three months after he was found in a park in east London.
The little boy, named Harry by the medical team who cared for him, was found in Plaistow on 17 September.
Three months on, police officers have not been able to find Harry's mother and are growing concerned for her welfare.
Metropolitan Police officers have released new images and a video, to show that baby Harry is doing well.
He was found carefully wrapped in a white blanket and was taken to an east London hospital. He is now being cared for by the local authority.
Detective Inspector Debbie McCormack, who leads the investigation, said: "It has now been three months since Harry was found.
"In that time we have been in constant contact with hospitals throughout London to see if Harry's mother has sought medical attention but we have yet to identify her. We are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
"I would reiterate our appeal to Harry's mum - please come forward and let us know you are safe and if you need care and support, we can help you access this.
"As you can see from the images, little Harry is doing well but we would urge anyone else with information, or who saw anything out of the ordinary in the Balaam Street area on that morning, to please come forward."
Anyone with information should call police 020 8217 6538 or via 101 or Tweet @MetCC.