Newborn baby wrapped in pink towel found dead on Bradford street

A newborn baby wrapped in a pink towel has been found dead in Bradford.
The newborn baby was found dead on Bowling Back Lane wrapped in a pink towel similar to that pictured (Photo: WYP)The newborn baby was found dead on Bowling Back Lane wrapped in a pink towel similar to that pictured (Photo: WYP)
The newborn baby was found dead on Bowling Back Lane wrapped in a pink towel similar to that pictured (Photo: WYP)

Emergency services were called to Bowling Back Lane today where they found the newborn.

The baby was wrapped in a pink towel which depicted the island of Fuerteventura in yellow on a purple background.

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There were various pictures of tropical locations on the towel including fish, sea horses and a palm tree.

West Yorkshire Police have shared a picture of the towel and have urged anyone with information to come forward.

Sara Hollins, who is head of midwifery for Bradford, said: “Our main priority is to find the mum of the baby as we are concerned for her wellbeing and want to ensure she gets the appropriate medical care and support.

“We are urging mum or any friends of mum to call the police on 101 or via 07753 672648 (you can text if you want) quoting log 564.

“Mum is likely to be from the Bradford area.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or using the Live Chat facility.

Alternatively contact the Bradford Maternity Assessment Unit on 01274 364531. The line is open 24 hours a day.