Abandoned Baby: Police Appeals to Mother to come forward

Abandoned Baby: Police In Appeal To Mother

Police have renewed appeals for the mother of an abandoned baby to come forward.
Baby “Charlotte”, named after the police constable who took her to hospital, was found on a bench near a block of flats in Edinburgh’s Wester Hailes area.
Local residents discovered the newborn at 1pm last Thursday.  She had been cleaned and wrapped in a blanket.
It’s thought she might have been on the bench for around half an hour in cold temperatures of around 9C.
The 5lbs 7oz child has since been monitored at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary and is said to be sleeping and eating well.
Police believe her mother may be in need of medical attention and have urged her to contact them.
PC Charlotte Work, whose name the baby has been given, told Sky News: “I am delighted that baby Charlotte is doing well and that there are no concerns for her health.
"As part of my duties it was important that an officer accompanied the child to the hospital, but it is very flattering that the staff chose to name her after me.”
“What is more important, however, is for us to trace Charlotte’s mother and ensure she receives all the necessary medical attention and support she requires.”
"I would urge her to get in touch with her doctor, attend the hospital or contact police so we can make sure she is safe and well.
“Similarly, we would like anyone with information that can assist us with our enquiries to contact Police Scotland on 101 immediately.”Abandoned Baby: Police In Appeal To Mother

By James Matthews, Scotland Correspondent | Sky News – 20 hours ago
Police have renewed appeals for the mother of an abandoned baby to come forward.
Baby “Charlotte”, named after the police constable who took her to hospital, was found on a bench near a block of flats in Edinburgh’s Wester Hailes area.
Local residents discovered the newborn at 1pm last Thursday.  She had been cleaned and wrapped in a blanket.
It’s thought she might have been on the bench for around half an hour in cold temperatures of around 9C.
The 5lbs 7oz child has since been monitored at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary and is said to be sleeping and eating well.
Police believe her mother may be in need of medical attention and have urged her to contact them.
PC Charlotte Work, whose name the baby has been given, told Sky News: “I am delighted that baby Charlotte is doing well and that there are no concerns for her health.
"As part of my duties it was important that an officer accompanied the child to the hospital, but it is very flattering that the staff chose to name her after me.”
“What is more important, however, is for us to trace Charlotte’s mother and ensure she receives all the necessary medical attention and support she requires.”
"I would urge her to get in touch with her doctor, attend the hospital or contact police so we can make sure she is safe and well.
“Similarly, we would like anyone with information that can assist us with our enquiries to contact Police Scotland on 101 immediately.”