The police have asked the public's help after a newborn baby was found dumped in a rubbish bin in Summerstrand on Sunday morning.
Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said the body was found around 8.30am by a homeless man rummaging through bins.
The man found the naked body of the baby with the umbilical cord still attached. The baby was already dead.
Naidu said a case of concealment of birth was opened and was under investigation.
Anyone who can assist in tracing the mother is asked to contact SAPS Humewood on 041 5045019/20, Naidu said.
Body of newborn found in Summerstrand
Police ask for help tracing mother
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The police have asked the public's help after a newborn baby was found dumped in a rubbish bin in Summerstrand on Sunday morning.
Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu said the body was found around 8.30am by a homeless man rummaging through bins.
The man found the naked body of the baby with the umbilical cord still attached. The baby was already dead.
Naidu said a case of concealment of birth was opened and was under investigation.
Anyone who can assist in tracing the mother is asked to contact SAPS Humewood on 041 5045019/20, Naidu said.
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