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Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Dead baby found in bag next to bin at Notting Hill church as police launch urgent hunt for mother



Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of the body of a newborn baby in west London.

Officers were called to the scene following a report that the remains had been found in a bag left near a bin outside All Saints’ Church in Talbot Road, Notting Hill.

London Ambulance Service also attended and sadly the infant was declared dead at the scene around 12.46pm on Tuesday.

The Metropolitan Police said officers remain in the area and urgent enquiries are ongoing to locate the baby’s mother, who may need medical assistance.

At this stage, a spokesman added they have have not established the child’s gender or exact age.

Neighbours said they were told the baby was found in a plastic bag by a bin man sweeping up leaves.

One said: “I was told a binman who was sweeping up leaves and putting them in the bin found the body next to it.

“The guy picked up the plastic bag near the bin and realised it was too heavy.

“It’s horrible. But you don’t know what situation the mother was in.”

A police cordon has been placed around the church, where a blue police tent has been erected. Forensic officers are on the scene.

Police officers are guarding a taped cordon which blocks access to the church from Clydesdale Road, Colville Gardens, and Powys Square.

Superintendent Owen Renowden said: “This is an extremely sad and shocking matter and officers are working hard to establish the circumstances around what has taken place.

“This investigation is in the early stages and our immediate priority is to locate the baby’s mother, who we believe may have very recently given birth.

“If you are the baby’s mother and are reading this, please come forward to police or medical professionals.

“You must feel very frightened but please let us help – we are really worried about you and it is vitally important you get medical assistance and support.

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