Dublin: Newborn baby's body found on beach
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The baby's body was found on Balbriggan beach on Saturday
The body of a newborn baby has been found on a beach near Dublin in the Republic of Ireland.
A volunteer who was cleaning the area found the remains at Bell's Beach, Balbriggan, north of the city shortly before 10:00 local time on Saturday.
Gardaí (Irish police) have made an urgent appeal for the mother to come forward.
At a press conference, Sergeant Fiona Savidge said she believes the mother needs urgent medical attention.
Police said that because of the position the baby was in, and because it was partially buried they do not yet know whether it is a girl or a boy.
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The baby's body has been removed to hospital and will be transferred to Dublin morgue.
The area has been cordoned off as police forensic officers carry out an investigation.
Gardaí have also appealed to the public to come forward with any information.