Southampton placenta discovery: Images of two men released

One man is seen walking up the Dale Road hill towards Tremona Road and the hospital

CCTV images of two men have been released by police searching for a mother after a human placenta was found.

The discovery was made close to the Spire Hospital, off Dale Road, Southampton, on 21 June.

Police said the two men were not under suspicion but may have "vital information" about the woman.

The force said one had since come forward but they still wanted to speak to the other man.

Tests were carried out on the placenta, after it was found by two members of the public, which confirmed it was human.

The path off Dale Road was cordoned off by police

Ch Insp Marcus Kennedy said: "We continue to investigate the circumstances leading up to the discovery of the placenta and now have images of these two men who we would like to speak to as soon as possible.

"We would like to stress that they are not under any suspicion or in any trouble, but we believe they may have vital information to assist our enquiries."

Police have previously stressed there was no criminal investigation and urged the woman to seek help.

Earlier this week, midwives at the nearby Princess Anne maternity hospital urged the mother to make contact and said they were ready to provide her and her baby with the support they needed.

A cordon at the path off Dale Road has now been lifted.