Police launch appeal after foetus left in box outside London hospital

Met urges mother to come forward over concerns for her welfare after discovery in Barnet

Police have launched an appeal after a foetus was left in a box outside a north London hospital.

The foetus is thought to have been aged about 16 weeks old, according to the Metropolitan police, who are treating the matter as unexplained. The mother has been urged to come forward due to concerns for her welfare.