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 was found in a rubbish bin in Auburn, Sydney. Authorities are expressing urgent concern for the welfare of the mother and have appealed for her to seek medical attention.
Why it matters
The tragic discovery has prompted a major police search and highlights the critical need for maternal support services.
A crime scene has been established and detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident. The newborn baby boy’s body was found in a rubbish bin in Harrow Road in Auburn, Sydney. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP A crime scene has been established and detectives have commenced an investigation into the incident. The newborn baby boy’s body was found in a rubbish bin in Harrow Road in Auburn, Sydney. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Sydney Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother Police urge mother to attend hospital after baby’s body discovered in Harrow Road in Auburn
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