Police in London have released images of a newborn baby who was abandoned on a doorstep in a bid to track down his parents.
The baby boy, who was wearing a baby grow and wrapped in a white blanket, was found on a street in Hackney, London, shortly before midday on Saturday.
Police believe he was only around 12 hours old when he was found and that he was born outside of a hospital environment.
He was taken to an east London hospital by the ambulance service where he remains safe and well.
Hospital staff decided to name the baby Edward, after the man that found him.
The Metropolitan Police is now urging the mother to come forward so that she can receive medical care and support.
Detective Sergeant Andy Barry, from Central East Area Safeguarding Unit, said: “Baby Edward was only about 12 hours old when he was found abandoned on a doorstep in Sandringham Road.
"Edward is being well cared for by hospital staff and is a healthy, bonny lad.
“I am reaching out to Edward’s mother. You are my primary concern.
"I do not know the circumstances around Edward’s birth, but as a father myself, I understand how daunting becoming a parent can be.
"I can offer you help, please be assured that you are not in trouble. Edward is safe and well and your health and wellbeing is our priority.
“To anyone who may know Edward’s mother, I’d urge you to come forward and help me locate her - this can be done in confidence."
Anyone with information is urged to call the police on 101 quoting reference number 3039 of January 25 or stay anonymous by contacting the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
