Police Hunt For Missing Mother And Baby

Police in the North East say they have serious concerns for the safety of a teenage mother and her seven-month-old baby who have been missing since Friday night.

Natalie Foster, 18, and her baby Robert, have not been seen since what officers have referred to as a "serious and violent" incident at the caravan site in Stokesley where she lived with her 22-year-old husband, Robert, who is also missing.

Natalie's father was seriously assaulted during the incident, and is currently under sedation in hospital after receiving surgery for his injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening.

Two men from Middlesbrough, aged 30 and 20, have been arrested in connection with the assault and remain in police custody.

Detective Chief Inspector Kerrin Smith told Sky News: "Natalie has not been in touch with anyone since the incident on Friday.

"That's out of character, and we have serious concerns for her safety.

"We don't know whether she is in hiding, or is with her husband, either voluntarily or against her will."

Police say their primary concern is to ensure the safety of Mrs Foster and her child, and say "extensive" inquiries are underway with all police forces in the country currently on alert to assist in the search.

They are urging Natalie and her husband, or anyone who may have information about their whereabouts, to get in touch.

Mrs Foster is described as white with a fair complexion. She is 5ft 2ins tall, slim and has straight, dark brown, waist-length hair and green eyes.

:: Anyone with information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 0845 60 60 247 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .