People are upset about trolls who harassed a mother after her abandoned baby, Elsa, was found in a bag.

Police officers who are assisting the infant and her mother have appealed for the public to refrain from making speculations about the case. This comes after detectives, who are currently investigating the incident where a newborn was abandoned on a freezing roadside, expressed their disappointment towards social media trolls who have been "abusing" the mother of the child.

The baby, who has been given the name Elsa, was discovered crying in a shopping bag on the busy dual carriageway of High Street South in Newham, east London. It was around 9:15pm last Thursday when she was found, with only a blanket to keep her warm from the sub-zero temperatures. The location where she was found is known as Greenway, a long footpath that branches off from the busy street.

Medical professionals revealed that Elsa was only an hour old when she was found. She still had her umbilical cord attached and was so cold that it took three hours for doctors to pick up her temperature. The police are currently trying to locate the parents of the child and have expressed concern for the well-being of both the baby and her mother.

Chief Superintendent Simon Crick, who spoke about the case on Friday, urged people to refrain from criticizing the mother on social media, stating that they have no idea what she might be going through. He added that such negative comments could potentially discourage her from coming forward. "All of the information we have so far suggests that Baby Elsa was born after a concealed pregnancy and was not known to any hospitals, charities or social services," he said.

Crick then made a direct appeal to the mother, reassuring her that her daughter is safe and well, but also highlighting the possibility that she might need urgent medical care and support. He urged her to contact the police by dialing 999 or to go to the hospital for assistance. He also addressed the online comments, stating that while most of them have been kind and supportive, there have been a few abusive and negative ones that are both unnecessary and unhelpful.

The police chief reminded everyone that they are all looking at the situation from a position of privilege, as they have no idea what the mother of Baby Elsa might be going through. He requested people to be mindful of their words, as the mother might even come across their comments, and their primary goal is to identify her and ensure her well-being.

Elsa, who has been described as either black or mixed race, has no injuries and was born after a full term. She was discharged on Thursday to temporary foster parents, who have been given temporary custody while she is identified. Detectives have identified a woman and a man from the CCTV footage in the area, and they are keen to speak to them.

The woman is described as black, wearing a large dark coat with a light colored scarf or hood around her neck, and carrying a rucksack on her back. She was seen entering the Greenway half an hour before Baby Elsa was found. The man was wearing a dark-colored hooded coat with a backpack and was seen exiting the Greenway about five minutes before the baby was discovered.

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