Newborn Baby Left In Amusement Arcade Toilets

Police are trying to find the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned in public toilets at an amusement arcade in Southport.

The girl has been named as April by staff at Ormskirk Hospital where she is being treated.

She was just several hours old when staff at Silcock's Amusement Arcade found her in the disabled toilet on Thursday evening.

Police said there was evidence that April was "born where she was found".

Detective Inspector Mike Dalton said: "Our primary concern is for the health of the girl's mother. She is not in any trouble.

"I would urge April's mother to urgently come forward or at least seek treatment, as she could suffer medical complications which are potentially very dangerous.

"Please make contact with Ormskirk Hospital as soon as possible, if you are outside the area please get in touch with a medical professional.

"You are not in trouble, we need to get you back together with your daughter."

Police later released a CCTV image of woman they were hoping to trace in connection with the inquiry and urged her to get in touch.

:: A 24-hour phone line has been set up by the hospital, in order for the mother to make contact. The number is 01695 656 926.

:: Anyone who may be able to help locate April's mother is asked to contact officers on 0151 777 3835.