A NEWBORN baby has been found dead in a pub toilet – as cops launch a desperate search for the mum.
The tragic discovery of the baby girl was made at the Three Horse Shoes, in Oulton, near Leeds, on Sunday.
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© YappAppThe baby was found during a busy lunch service[/caption]
Paramedics rushed to the scene of the horror where they confirmed the infant was deceased at around 4.45pm.
It is not yet known how old the child was.
West Yorkshire Police are now desperately searching for the mum so they can ensure her safety and welfare.
DCI James Entwistle of the Major Enquiry Team, said: “This is a tragic incident and we are urgently appealing for the mother of the baby girl to contact us or seek medical help as she has been through an extremely traumatic ordeal and could well need treatment herself.
“If the mother is comfortable speaking to the police then she can do so by calling 101 or she can use LiveChat online to talk to us remotely at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.
“Our enquiries into the incident remain ongoing today with NHS partners but our main priority remains the mother’s welfare and safety.”
It is understood the pub was in the middle of Sunday roast service when the heartbreaking find was made.
Owners last night apologised to customers on Facebook.
A post read: “I’ve been writing post after post for the past hour but I don’t think right now is the best time given the circumstances.
“We’re sure there’s speculation of something that happened at our establishment this evening.
“All I can say at the minute is I’m sorry to everyone that was in with us during the time this happened and to all that was due to come in and couldn’t.
“A massive thank you to those that helped us whilst we were struggling as a team it really doesn’t go unappreciated.
“Lots of love Team Three Horse Shoes.”
It comes just a week after another baby was found dumped in a shopping bag in freezing temperatures.
Baby Elsa was found crying by a dog walker in Newham, East London, on January 18.
She was less than an hour old when the discovery was made but survived thanks to the quick-thinking actions of the passer-by.
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