Baby Girl Found Dead in Portsmouth: Police Issue New Update
Police in Portsmouth are digging deeper into the tragic death of a newborn baby girl found abandoned on Saturday morning.
Post Mortem Fails to Reveal Cause of Death
The full-term baby, believed to be born around 39 weeks, was discovered at 6.18am at the junction of Victoria Street and Old Commercial Road by a local resident. A Home Office post mortem on Monday returned inconclusive results, with further tests underway.
Desperate Search for Mum Continues
Officers confirmed the baby was white and likely born outside a hospital. Detectives stress the urgency of finding the mother to ensure she receives vital medical care. “This is an incredibly complex investigation,” said the head of the inquiry. “The welfare of the mum remains our number one priority.”
CCTV and Witnesses Sought in Buckland Estate
- Police are scouring CCTV footage around the Buckland estate.
- They have spoken to residents and local businesses as enquiries continue.
- Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting Operation Cravat or reference 44200030626.
