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Detectives looking for a mother after human placenta was found near a park reveal picture of man they want to quiz

Police have released a photo of a man they want to quiz, following the shocking discovery of a human placenta near a park.

Earlier in July, a 15-year-old boy found the placenta in Southampton as he walked to school, he immediately called the police - who are appealing for the mother to get in touch to let them know she is safe and her newborn baby survived.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they believe the man in the photo has information to assist their enquiries.

The force added: 'This man is believed to have been in the Dale Road/Holly Brook Park area on Saturday July 1 at around midday.