Police in London are appealing for information to help trace the mother of a newborn baby girl.

The infant was discovered on Thursday by a woman walking her dog with her children on Roman Road in Newham.

She was found in a small children's play park in a shopping bag, in a white towel, on the floor next to a park bench.

The child is being cared for at a London hospital, where her condition is described as 'stable'.

She has been unofficially named as 'Roman' by hospital staff, after the road where she was found.

Police have said they are increasingly concerned for the welfare of the baby's mother, who may be in need of urgent medical attention.

Inspector Shane Clarke said: "We are growing increasingly concerned for your welfare and I urge you to make contact either with police, your local hospital or GP surgery.

"It is really important that we know that you are safe."

"I would also urge anyone who has information that could help us to reunite this baby with her mother to come forward."