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Police say no crime committed after foetus discovered outside Barnet Hospital

Barnet Hospital. (Google Street view)
Barnet Hospital. (Google Street view)

Police investigating the discovery of a foetus outside Barnet Hospital have made contact with the parents and say no crime has been committed.

​Officers were called to the hospital at 9am on Monday and found the 16 week-old foetus in a box.

​A man who police had been trying to find came forward on Thursday after a public appeal.

Police said both parents are both safe and well and the investigation has been closed.

A ​police statement said: “We have consulted the hospital and are satisfied as to their welfare, that the circumstances are not suspicious, and that no offences have been committed.​

“​We appreciate the concern the appeal prompted from the public and media, thank you for sharing it.​”

Detective Inspector Matt Coad said in his appeal after the foetus was discovered: “At this moment, our priority is to ensure that the mother is OK and that she receives the appropriate medical attention.

“This is likely to be a traumatic time for her, and I would ask that she makes contact either with us, her local GP or a hospital.

“We believe that the box was left by a man, aged in 30s, who was wearing dark clothing. I would also encourage him to come forward so that we can help.”