Police believe a mum who is missing with her newborn baby is more than 250 miles away in Essex after last being seen in Bolton. Constance Marten, who is said to have given birth 'very recently', was last seen with the baby's father, Mark Gordon, at about 6.30pm on Thursday.
Their car had broken down on near junction four of the M61 at Farnworth, and the family left the motorway safely. The new mum or her baby are not believed to have been assessed by medical professionals.
GMP have launched an appeal to find the family, and urged Constance contact the emergency services or go to the nearest hospital. Now the force has released a CCTV image of woman who is thought to be Constance.
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In a statement a spokesperson said: "We have released a new CCTV image of who we believe is Constance which was outside of Harwich Port in #Essex at 9am today. Our concern is make sure the Constance, Mark and baby are safe and well.
"Anyone with information should contact GMP via 999 quoting 2657 05/01/23." GMP's Head of Public Protection, Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, previously issued a direct plea to Constance.
She said: "As a mum, I would like to make a direct appeal to Constance. Constance, I know this is an exceptionally hard time for you and you are likely feeling scared but I promise that our number one priority is the same as yours – to keep your beautiful new born safe.
"As you know, it’s really important that both you and your baby are assessed by medical professionals as soon as possible so please make contact with emergency services or make your way to your nearest hospital, wherever that may be. I would also like to appeal to members of the public – not just in Bolton but across Greater Manchester and beyond.
"If you have any information about this family’s whereabouts, please do nothing more than contact emergency services. GMP can be contacted via Live Chat on our website or 999. Even the most minor detail might help us keep this mum and baby safe."
Anyone with information can contact Greater Manchester Police via 999 quoting 2657 05/01/21. GMP can also be contacted via gmp.police.uk. Information can also be shared anonymously via the independent charity – Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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