Woman arrested over death of baby boy found dumped in M&S bag outside church by binman following hunt for mum
A WOMAN has been arrested over the death of a baby boy who was found dumped in an M&S bag outside a church.
The newborn was discovered in Notting Hill, West London, by a binman on March 25.
Police launched a huge hunt for the baby’s mum amid fears she may require hospital treatment.
Officers confirmed today a woman, aged in her 30s, has been arrested on suspicion of concealing a birth, neglect and infanticide.
She remains in hospital for treatment, the Met added.
Police previously revealed the baby boy was found in a black Marks & Spencer bag with pictures of avocados on the side.
A council refuse worker who made the discovery called the police but the newborn was declared dead at the scene.
Officers remain “open-minded” over the circumstances of the baby’s death but a post-mortem will take place later this week.
Superintendent Owen Renowden, who leads policing for Kensington and Chelsea said: “This is an ongoing, fast-paced investigation, with officers working tirelessly to ascertain the circumstances of the baby boy’s death.
“We believe that the woman is the baby’s mother and I am reassured that she is receiving the support she needs, while officers continue their work to understand what took place.
“I recognise that the news of this arrest may cause concern among our community, but when dealing with investigations of this nature our priority is to ensure the welfare of all involved and ensure that all lines of enquiry are fully explored.
“I appreciate the high level of attention that this investigation has received, but we politely ask for the public not to speculate.”
The binman was said to have been so taken back by the morbid discovery that he was left unsteady on his feet.
One mum told The Sun: “The binman found it in a black bag next to that recycling bin. He almost passed out.”
Anyone with any information can call police on 101 quoting CAD1879 of 26 March.