A newborn baby girl has been found in a freezing cold London park

London police are appealing for help after the discovery of an abandoned newborn.

The baby girl was found in a shopping bag on a white towel next to a park bench in Newham. The Metropolitan Police are now urging the mother to please come forward. The baby, unofficially named Roman, is being cared for at an east London hospital. According to Met Police News, her condition is stable at this time. Roman was found in a small children's play park on Roman Road at approximately 10:15 pm last night by a woman walking her dog with her children after she heard the child cry. Inspector Shane Clarke of North East Command Unit put out the following appeal to the newborn's mother;

"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."

London is currently in the midst of blizzards and freezing conditions. It is unknown how long the baby was outside in the icy weather before her discovery. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the mother is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference CAD7825/31JAN or Tweet @MetCC.