Newborn baby dies after being found outside Bramley church

A newborn baby boy has died after being found outside of the vicarage of St Peter's Church in Bramley.

At 9.18am this morning, police received a report of a newborn baby having been found outside the vicarage of St Peter's Church, in Hough Lane, Bramley.

The child was taken to Leeds General Infirmary by ambulance but was pronounced dead a short time later.　

Police say enquiries are ongoing to identify the child and his mother and officers are keen to hear from anyone with any information that could assist the investigation.

Officers are extremely concerned for the mother's welfare and the fact that she may need urgent medical attention given the potential circumstances surrounding the baby's birth.