Photo released of baby boy abandoned in an east London park

A picture has been released of a baby boy abandoned in east London, with the police saying they are "very worried" about his mother's well-being.

The infant - named Harry - was discovered in a park in Plaistow at about 8.20am on Sunday morning.

Officers and paramedics found him wrapped in a white blanket, and he is now "doing well under the care of hospital staff".

The detective leading the inquiry said Harry's mother "must be feeling very frightened and alone", and urged her to get in touch so that medics can check her over.

Addressing her directly, Detective Inspector Ian Baker said: "If you see this appeal, please come forward and let us know you are safe.

"I know you must be feeling very frightened and alone to have done what you did but please make contact with us or your local hospital or GP surgery so they can check you are OK and offer you medical care and support."

:: Anyone with information is asked to call officers on either 020 8217 6528 or 101.