Oldham police concerned for mum and baby after placenta found
Police have said they are concerned for the welfare of a mother and baby after a human placenta was found in a park.Officers were called to Werneth Park, Oldham, at 14:40 GMT on Friday by a member of the public.Greater Manchester Police said it was likely the birth occurred in the last 24 hours."I want to make it clear that at this stage our investigation is not a criminal one, but one into the welfare of a mum and baby," Det Insp Andy Day said.
He added: "We have several enquiries under way to try and identify who the placenta belongs to, including searching various UK databases and liaising with a number of partner agencies."I'm appealing to anyone who either knows the identity of mum or baby, or indeed mum herself, to come forward to us so we can ensure they are doing OK."I'd also appeal for anyone who has seen anything around the Werneth Park area over the last 24 hours they think might assist our enquiries to reach out."
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