Baby found in shopping bag in London was less than an hour old, police believe

Detectives have appealed for the baby’s mother to come forward, as they are “extremely concerned” for her welfare.

Chief Superintendent Simon Crick at the scene in East Ham, east London (Yui Mok/PA)

A baby found in a shopping bag in east London was less than an hour old when she was discovered by a dog walker, police believe.

The little girl, who has been named Elsa by hospital staff, was found in East Ham on Thursday.