Following the post mortem this evening on the body of a new born baby girl, discovered yesterday morning 4th May 2016 at a recycling centre located in Bray, Co Wicklow Superintendent Pat Ward, Bray wishes to reissue his appeal to the baby’s mum.
The findings of the post mortem would suggest that the baby was born some weeks earlier than initially thought. There is nothing to suggest deliberate injuries were caused to the baby. It is confirmed that the baby is female and Caucasian.
Superintendent Pat Ward reiterated that he is very concerned for the welfare of the mum of this baby girl as she is possibly in a distressed state and in need of medical assistance. He stated "I would please ask for the mum to seek immediate medical treatment. I am available here at Bray Garda Station to help the mum and dad of this baby girl and if they would contact me or Sergeant Sorcha Fitzpatrick here at Bray Garda Station we will deal with any contact with us discreetly and sensitively.”
Superintendent Ward issued a further appeal to anyone, particularly family members who may have any information, however small, that can assist him with the investigation to contact them at Bray Garda Station on 01- 6665300, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
An incident room has been established at Bray Garda Station and Gardaí are liaising with the Health Service Executive.
Garda Press Office
At 11am this morning the 4th May 2016 Gardai at Bray received a call in relation to the discovery of the body of a new born baby girl.
The Baby girl was discovered by a member of staff while working in the recycling centre.
Superintendent Pat Ward who is in charge of the investigation surrounding the discovery of the body of a new born baby girl in Bray this morning wishes to make the following appeal to the public.
"We don’t know what exactly happened leading up to the birth of the baby. However, it is possible that the baby was still born and if this is the case my priority now is to get all medical assistance and support to the babies mum”.
"I am very concerned for the welfare of the mum of this baby as she is possibly in a distressed state and in need of medical assistance. I would please ask for the mum to seek immediate medical treatment. I am available here at Bray Garda Station to help the mum and Dad of this baby girl and if they would contact me or Sergeant Sorcha Fitzpatrick here at Bray Garda Station we will deal with any contact with us discreetly and sensitively".
Superintendent Ward issued a further appeal to anyone who may have any information, however small, that can assist him with the investigation to contact them at Bray Garda Station on 01- 6665300, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
The body of the new born baby girl has been removed to Loughlinstown Hospital.
An incident room has been established at Bray Garda Station and Gardai are liaising with the Health Service Executive. The Garda Technical Bureau and the State Pathologist Dr. Marie Cassidy have also attended the Recycling Centre.
A Post Mortem will be conducted tomorrow the 5th May by the State Pathologist Dr. Marie Cassidy at Loughlinstown Hospital.
Garda Press Office
Superintendent Pat Ward will hold a media briefing at Bray Garda Station this evening Wednesday 4th May 2016 at 7.45pm.
It is in relation to the discovery of what is believed to be the body of a new born baby this morning at a recycling facility in Bray, County Wicklow.
Garda Press Office
Gardai in Bray are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of what is believed to be the body of a new born baby this morning at a recycling facility in Bray, Co. Wicklow.
The scene has been preserved for a forensic examination and the offices of the State Pathologist have been notified. The Garda Technical Bureau are due to attend the scene.
Enquiries are ongoing. No further information is available at this stage.
Further updates will follow.
