Mother of baby found dead in Leeds pub toilet identified

The baby was found in a toilet cubicle in the Three Horse Shoes pub

The mother of a newborn baby girl who was found dead in a Leeds pub toilet has been identified, police said.

The baby was found in a cubicle at The Three Horse Shoes in Oulton on Sunday afternoon.

The discovery prompted an appeal to locate the girl's mother amid concerns for her safety and wellbeing.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said the woman "has now received the appropriate medical care and is being given ongoing support".

They added: "Police would like to thank members of the public who shared the appeal, and everyone who supported the police in their inquiries."

On Monday, officers had insisted their investigation was a "safeguarding enquiry", rather than a "criminal" one, as they appealed to the woman to come forward and seek medical attention.

Police activity at the Three Horse Shoes in Oulton

Paramedics had been called to the pub just before 17:00 GMT on Sunday, and the baby was pronounced dead at the scene.

The following day, the authorities said they believed the girl had been stillborn in the toilet.

On social media, the pub said it would remain shut on Tuesday, but planned to reopen on Wednesday.

In a post on Facebook, a spokesperson for the pub said: "Thank you for your patience and understanding and sorry for any inconvenience caused."