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07/07/2016

Baby Found Abandoned In Toilets

An investigation has been launched after a baby was found abandoned in the toilets of an A&E department.

On Wednesday, 6 July, police were called to the Royal Albert Infirmary in Wigan shortly after 12am. They had received reports that a newborn baby boy had been found in the toilets by the hospital's security staff. The baby was taken into A&E where he was resuscitated. He is now said to be doing well.

A man, aged 31, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Detective Inspector Martin Reddington, from Greater Manchester Police's Wigan borough, said: "This is an awful situation, I am just so happy I am able to say that the baby boy is doing well. We have made an arrest and we will be thoroughly investigating how this happened.

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"We are appealing for anyone who may have been in the A&E department between 7pm and midnight and perhaps saw a man and a woman in and around the toilets or saw anything unusual to get in touch with police as soon as possible.

"I would like to take this opportunity to praise the staff at the Royal Albert Infirmary, without doubt their heroic actions saved the life of this new born baby."

Andrew Foster, Chief Executive of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, added: "I would like to thank all staff who were involved for their professionalism and calmness during the incident, particularly the diligent member of staff who discovered the baby and raised the alarm. I'm very proud of the way our staff worked, their quick response without doubt saved the baby's life."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 7124, 101 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(JP)

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"An investigation has been launched after a baby was found abandoned in the toilets of an A&E department."