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Body parts belonging to a baby have been discovered by a member of the public at a sewage works near Hull. Body parts belonging to a baby have been discovered by workers at a sewage treatment works near Hull.
The parts were found at Saltend Sewage Works at 1430 BST on Wednesday, Humberside Police said. Workers found the parts while cleaning a tank at Saltend Sewage Works at 1430 BST on Wednesday, police said.
The age and gender of the baby are not yet known and police have appealed for the mother to come forward. Although the age and gender of the baby have not been confirmed, Humberside Police said it appeared to be "of between 30-35 weeks gestation".
Scene of crime officers are investigating the area and anyone with information is asked to contact Humberside Police as soon as possible. Police have appealed for the baby's mother to come forward as she is likely to require medical attention.
Superintendent Christine Kelk said: "I would like to appeal directly to the mother of this baby, or to anyone who may know the identity or whereabouts of this mother. Superintendent Christine Kelk of Humberside Police said she was "very concerned" about the mother's well-being.
"I remain very concerned about your well-being and my immediate priority is to ensure that you receive any necessary midwifery and medical care. In a direct appeal to the mother she said: "I appreciate that you must be feeling very confused, upset and afraid.
"I appreciate that you must be feeling very confused, upset and afraid. Please be assured that I want to make sure you are safe and well." "Please be assured that I want to make sure you are safe and well."
Spt Kelk added that it was "impossible to speculate" how long the body parts had been in the tank, but said "it doesn't appear to be any great length of time".
A post mortem examination is due to be carried out on the remains later on Thursday.
An investigation has been opened by Humberside Police and anyone with information is urged to come forward.