Another new-born baby found dumped at Bradford waste site

Police were called to Associated Waste Management in Valley Road, Shipley, late last night after the body was found among waste.

Today detectives urged the baby’s mother to come forward for medical attention.

A post-mortem examination is expected to take place later today but it is believed the child was born only very recently.

Det Supt Mark Ridley of West Yorkshire Police said: “My priority is the condition and welfare of the mother and ensuring she receives the medical care she needs. The mother has clearly been through a terribly traumatic experience and I would ask her to come forward and speak to us.”

It is the second time in just over two years that a child’s body has been found at the Valley Road site.

In May 2011 the body of a baby girl was discovered by workers there, She remained unidentified last summer when local residents rallied around to give her a funeral.

The waste site processes material from homes in Bradford and Leeds and police are trying to establish where the baby boy may have come from.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.