Police searching for mother after newborn baby found in east London park

Police are searching for a missing mother after a newborn baby was found in an east London park.

The boy was discovered wrapped in a white blanket at around 8.20am on Sunday in a park area near Balaam Street in Plaistow.

Police are concerned about the mother's health and have urged her 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."

Hospital staff have named the baby Harry.