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Police have sealed off a section of an embankment in Cardiff after the body of a newborn baby was found in the River Taff.
Investigations are being carried out at the scene and a tent has been erected.
Officers are appealing for information concerning the incident and are keen to locate the mother of the baby.
South Wales Police said they were called to the scene at 18:00 BST and the Taffs Mead Embankment road, opposite Brains Brewery, has been shut.
A police helicopter, dogs and firefighters have been involved in the search with forensic investigators also at the scene.
Detective Inspector Paul Latham said: “We want to locate the mother of this baby to ensure she receives the medical attention she needs.
“We appeal to her to contact us, so that we can provide her with the support and reassurance that she requires.
“We want to hear from anyone who has any information concerning this incident or from anybody who may be able to assist us in identifying the mother of this baby, who is believed to have been born within the last few days.
“Whilst this investigation is in its early stages, I want to stress that our priority is the safety and well being of the mother at this time.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101.
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Matthew Horwood
The search is taking place in the shadow of the Millennium Stadium
Officers cordoned off an area at Taffs Mead Embankment early on Tuesday evening
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Search dogs were used during the investigation
At least four police vehicles attended the scene
A cordon is in place on Taffs Mead Embankment
Search crews were deployed to the River Taff in Cardiff on Tuesday
Firefighters were involved in the search
