Newborn baby’s body found on Co Dublin beach

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a newborn baby found on a beach. Credit: PA

Gardaí say the body of a newborn baby has been found on a beach at Balbriggan in Co Dublin.

The discovery was made by a member of the public at Bell’s Beach shortly before 10am on Saturday and has sparked concerns for the well-being of the mother.

The scene has been sealed off for forensic examination.

In a direct appeal to the mother, who may need medical assiatance, Garda Sergeant Fiona Savidge said: “I can assure you, you will be treated with the utmost compassion and care and 100% confidentiality.

“I know you are a daughter; I know you are possibly a sister, a cousin; you may have a husband, a boyfriend; you may just have confided in a friend.

“So to anybody out there that the mother of this baby has got in touch with, I’m appealing to you to make contact with us.”

Posting on Twitter, Fianna Fáil senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee said: “I’m distraught to learn of the discovery of the body of a baby on Balbriggan Beach today.

“I’d appeal for the mother to come forward for medical treatment. You’ll be treated with compassion.”