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Met Police Mount Urgent Welfare Search for New Mother Who Left Romford Hospital

Police say the priority is to locate her to ensure she receives support.

Overview

  • Officers were called at about 5pm on Tuesday, 30 December, after reports the woman left the Romford hospital shortly after giving birth.
  • The newborn remains under hospital care and is reported to be in good health.
  • Police released CCTV images showing the woman arriving visibly pregnant and later departing the hospital.
  • She is described as in her 20s, slim, dark haired, and last seen in a light coloured top with a patterned skirt.
  • Detectives emphasize this is a welfare-led missing-person inquiry under DI Neil Godwin, and ask anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD3892/30Dec.