A BABY abandoned on a Worcester doorstep may have been left in a bag from South Africa.

The baby, who has been named Joseph, is currently in the care of Worcestershire Royal Hospital. 

He was found by Adrienne and Jon Hunt of outside their home off Columbia Drive in Lower Wick at about 4.15am.

The couple were woken by a sustained ring on their doorbell and Mrs Hunt opened the door to find the baby, thought to be around 24 hours old, dressed in a baby grow and wrapped in a blanket.

The bag is distinctive and has a logo which says ‘Woolworths The Difference - a community based project’. It was described by Mr Hunt as brightly coloured.

Since this information was released the police have been contacted by members of the public suggesting the bag could be South African as Woolworths still operates in the country. 

Anyone who can help with the investigation, has concerns about a pregnant woman they know was due to give birth or recognises the description of the bag should call the police on 101. 

Information can also be passed on anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.