Manchester, NH – On December 26, 2022 at approximately 12:40 AM, Manchester Police responded to the area of the West Side Arena for a report of a woman who had given birth to a baby in the woods in a homeless encampment.
Manchester Police and Fire and American Medical Response personnel searched the area where the mother of the baby directed them, however they were unable to locate the child.
After nearly an hour, the mother revealed the true location of the baby and led officers to the area. There, officers located the baby [uncovered inside a tent] who was treated by EMT’s and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The mother, Alexandra Eckersley, 26, was arrested on an unrelated warrant out of Concord District Court for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and was subsequently charged with Felony – Reckless Conduct in connection with this recent incident.
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