Newborn boy found in garden

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The boy was believed to be just hours old and had his umbilical cord still attached.

He was discovered in a garden in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool by a member of the public on Thursday night.

Police said the baby has been named Zack by hospital staff and is in a healthy condition.

The little boy, weighing 8lb 11oz, was found in a garden in Delagoa Road, Fazakerley, by a local couple at about 11pm. They had heard noises which sounded like a cat in distress and when they went to investigate they found the baby wrapped in towels in a bag.

Superintendent Colin Leeman said: "The baby is in a healthy condition and is currently being cared for by hospital staff at the Liverpool Women's Hospital.

"I am very concerned about the welfare of the mother of the baby, and I would appeal to her to come forward as soon as possible so we can do what's best for both her and the baby.

"Medical staff at the hospital believe the baby is just hours old and he is healthy, but we want to find mum so that we can check on her welfare and make sure she is OK.

"Clearly this little boy needs his mum. I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who was in the area last night who may have seen something which could help us to identify mum to come forward."

House-to-house inquiries are taking place in the area.