By Abdul Tukur

Police officers have appealed for the mother of a new born baby found abandoned in East London park to come forward. 

The baby, named Harry by medical staff, was recovered from Plaistow Park at 8.20am on Sunday.

While appealing for the mother to come forward, Detective Chief Inspector Jim Foley, said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for your welfare and I would urge you to make contact with us or your local hospital or GP surgery. It is really important that we know you are safe.

“I would also ask that anyone who has information that could help us to reunite this baby with his mother to come forward.”

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the mother is asked to call police on 020 8217 6498 or via 101.