A newborn baby has been found dead in a pub’s toilets in Leeds, police have said.

Officers are appealing for the mother to come forward over concerns for her health.

The baby girl was found at the Three Horseshoes pub in Oulton at around 4.45pm on Sunday.

DCI James Entwistle of West Yorkshire Police, said: “This is a tragic incident and we are urgently appealing for the mother of the baby girl to contact us or seek medical help as she has been through an extremely traumatic ordeal and could well need treatment herself.

“Our enquiries into the incident remain ongoing today with NHS partners but our main priority remains the mother’s welfare and safety.”

He encouraged the mother to either contact police or call the Leeds maternity assessment unit.

In a post on Facebook, the pub apologised to everyone that was there at the time and to those who had their booking’s cancelled.

“We’re sure there’s speculation of something that happened at our establishment this evening,” the statement read.

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“All I can say at the minute is I’m sorry to everyone that was in with us during the time this happened and to all that was due to come in and couldn’t.

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“A massive thank you to those that helped us whilst we were struggling as a team it really doesn’t go unappreciated.

“Lots of love Team Three Horse Shoes.”

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