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12/05/2006
Dead baby found in river
The body of a young baby has been found in a river near Stratford.
Police were called around 8pm on Thursday night, after a member of the public walking in the area reported finding a body in the River Alne.
The baby's body, which was in a white plastic bag in shallow water, was recovered by police.
An inquiry has been launched and a post-mortem examination is due to take place on Friday.
Warwickshire Police said that the body was possibly that of a newborn baby, but said that they could not confirm any further details until the post-mortem and further medical examinations had been completed.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Stratford CID on: 01926 415000.
(KMcA)
Police were called around 8pm on Thursday night, after a member of the public walking in the area reported finding a body in the River Alne.
The baby's body, which was in a white plastic bag in shallow water, was recovered by police.
An inquiry has been launched and a post-mortem examination is due to take place on Friday.
Warwickshire Police said that the body was possibly that of a newborn baby, but said that they could not confirm any further details until the post-mortem and further medical examinations had been completed.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Stratford CID on: 01926 415000.
(KMcA)
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