05/05/2016

Gardai Appeal To Mother Of Dead Baby Girl Found In Co Wicklow

Gardai have issued an appeal to the mother of a newborn baby whose body was found in a recycling depot to contact them.

The body was discovered at a waste plant outside Bray in Co Wicklow on Wednesday morning.

Superintendent Pat Ward, who is leading the investigation, said he is concerned for the welfare of the baby's mother.

He said: "Our main focus is the mum of the baby girl.

"Mum can be assured that if she contacts us we will be as caring as we can to her.

"We are making a heartfelt appeal for mum to contact us."

(CD/LM)


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