POLICE say they may have found the mother of the baby girl found in a wheelie bin on Monday.

The unidentified woman is receiving medical treatment and care.

A post mortem examination was conducted today and the preliminary findings suggest that the baby, found in Richmond, North Yorkshire, was stillborn.

Police enquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Inspector Mark Gee, of Richmond Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We thank the local community and the media for their continued support and sensitivity regarding this tragic case.

“We ask residents to remain patient and calm while the police enquires continue. In particular, please avoid any unhelpful or harmful speculation on social networking sites.

“To provide further reassurance for residents, extra police patrols are being carried out in the local area."

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to phone North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and pass the details to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12140207822.