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| Abandoned baby: Police release first picture of girl found in box | Abandoned baby: Police release first picture of girl found in box |
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| Police have released the first picture of a baby girl found abandoned in a box outside a house in Northamptonshire. | Police have released the first picture of a baby girl found abandoned in a box outside a house in Northamptonshire. |
| The girl, said to be between three and six weeks old, was wearing only a nappy and was wrapped in a blue blanket when she was discovered on Monday. | The girl, said to be between three and six weeks old, was wearing only a nappy and was wrapped in a blue blanket when she was discovered on Monday. |
| A member of the public heard a noise in Isben Walk, Corby, at about 09:00 BST. | A member of the public heard a noise in Isben Walk, Corby, at about 09:00 BST. |
| She is said to be in good health. Police say they are concerned for the welfare of the mother. | She is said to be in good health. Police say they are concerned for the welfare of the mother. |
| In a press conference, police appealed to the mother of the baby to come forward. | In a press conference, police appealed to the mother of the baby to come forward. |
| Det Supt Steve Lingley of Northamptonshire Police said the baby "is safe and is being well cared for" but would not say where. | Det Supt Steve Lingley of Northamptonshire Police said the baby "is safe and is being well cared for" but would not say where. |
| Appealing to the baby's mother he said: "I know you may feel you are in a very difficult position and I know it must have been incredibly difficult to have left your baby - please get in touch with us, we want to make sure you are all right." | Appealing to the baby's mother he said: "I know you may feel you are in a very difficult position and I know it must have been incredibly difficult to have left your baby - please get in touch with us, we want to make sure you are all right." |
| The baby girl is believed to be between three and six weeks old and could have been left outside the property as early as 06:00. | |
| Anyone with any information about the child is asked to call police on 101. | Anyone with any information about the child is asked to call police on 101. |