A newborn baby boy was discovered unconscious and abandoned in the toilets of the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan, Greater Manchester, just after midnight. Security staff found the infant in the accident and emergency unit, and medical staff resuscitated him. Police confirmed the baby is now doing well.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a man and a woman in or around the A&E toilets between 19:00 BST on Tuesday and midnight.
Detective Inspector Martin Reddington of Greater Manchester Police praised hospital staff for their heroic actions, which saved the baby's life. He described the situation as awful but expressed relief that the baby is recovering.
Andrew Foster, chief executive of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, thanked staff for their professionalism and calmness, noting that their quick response undoubtedly saved the baby's life. The A&E department was closed overnight but has since reopened and is operating normally.
