Body of newborn baby girl is discovered at Suffolk recycling plant sparking police probe

Police have launched an investigation after a newborn baby was found dead in at a recycling centre near Ipswich.

Officers were called shortly after 3pm today to a waste recycling site on Ipswich Road in Needham Market where the body of a baby girl was discovered on the premises.

The death is being treated as unexplained and a cordon remains in place while an investigation is carried out.

Suffolk Police made a direct appeal to the newborn’s mother to come forward. 

Detective Chief Superintendent Eamonn Bridger said: ‘We understand that this would have been a very distressing experience for the mother of this baby.

‘Our current priority is to ensure she receives the care and assistance she requires and we would urge that she contacts us so we can help.

‘I am making a direct appeal to this baby’s mother.

‘There is no doubt that she may be frightened but it is very important that we reach her or we speak to someone who might know her.

‘We believe the baby was born very recently so the mother may require medical assistance and we would urge her to speak to a healthcare professional or to attend a hospital.

‘At this time, our priority is ensuring she receives the care she needs and the right support.

‘If anyone has any information that may assist our investigation, please speak to us as soon as possible.’

Anyone who believes they may have information which could assist with this investigation should contact Suffolk police on 101, quoting CAD reference 213 of 14 May 2020.

Alternatively you can contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously