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Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother

New South Wales police have launched an investigation after the body of a newborn baby boy was found in a rubbish bin in Auburn, Sydney. The infant, who was unclothed and placed in a plastic bag, was discovered by a local resident during their morning rubbish disposal routine. Authorities have raised 'serious concerns' for the mother's welfare and are urging her to seek immediate medical attention. Police have established a crime scene and are conducting a thorough examination of the body, which is believed to have been born within the last 36 hours. Officers are actively searching for the mother through door-to-door inquiries and reviewing available CCTV footage, while also appealing for any additional information or surveillance footage from the public.

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Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother

New South Wales police have launched an investigation after the body of a newborn baby boy was found in a rubbish bin in Auburn, Sydney. The infant, who was unclothed and placed in a plastic bag, was discovered by a local resident during their morning rubbish disposal routine. Authorities have raised 'serious concerns' for the mother's welfare and are urging her to seek immediate medical attention. Police have established a crime scene and are conducting a thorough examination of the body, which is believed to have been born within the last 36 hours. Officers are actively searching for the mother through door-to-door inquiries and reviewing available CCTV footage, while also appealing for any additional information or surveillance footage from the public.

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