Body of newborn baby discovered at recycling centre in Cambridge

The body of the newborn was discovered at a recycling centre in Waterbeach, Cambridge. (Google)
The body of the newborn was discovered at a recycling centre in Waterbeach, Cambridge. (Google)

Police are appealing for information after the body of a newborn baby boy was discovered at a recycling centre.

The infant was found at the site in Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, on Tuesday.

Officers were called to the location at midday, Cambridgeshire Police said.

Detective Superintendent John Massey said: “This is an incredibly sad and upsetting incident for everyone involved and we are in the process of trying to establish more details about what has happened.

“We would like to make a direct appeal to the baby boy’s mother to get in touch with us – it may be she needs medical care or is in a vulnerable situation.

Police say they are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances. (Getty/stock photo)
Police say they are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances. (Getty/stock photo)

“We are trying our hardest to get to the bottom of what has taken place but we cannot do that alone, so I would also appeal to the public for their help.

“Any information, no matter how small, could help the investigation run by our specialist child safeguarding team; even if that is given anonymously to us or Crimestoppers.”

Police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch, and say they are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances.

Anyone with information is asked to share it with police online.