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The parents of a 16-week-old foetus found in a box outside a hospital have been found safe and well.
Officers were called shortly after 9am on January 30 following the discovery outside Barnet Hospital.
A man who police had been appealing to come forward contacted officers on February 2 having seen the appeal.
The parents are both safe and well, Scotland Yard said.
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A Met spokesperson said: "Police have consulted the hospital and are satisfied as to their welfare, that the circumstances are not suspicious, and that no offences have been committed.
"We appreciate the concern the appeal prompted from the public and media, thank you for sharing it."
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