NSW Police search for mother after newborn baby's body found inside bin in Sydney's west
NSW Police are searching for the mother of a newborn baby boy found deceased in a garbage bin in Auburn, Sydney. Authorities have emphasized that their primary focus is the mother's welfare rather than potential criminal charges.
Why it matters
The case highlights a tragic public health and social welfare issue, prompting an urgent community appeal for the mother's safety.
NSW Police has urged the infant's mother to come forward. ( ABC News: Abubakr Sajid )
A newborn boy's body has been found inside a garbage bin in Auburn in Sydney's west.
Police are appealing for the deceased infant's mother to come forward, with concerns held for her welfare.
A crime scene has been established with officers urging anyone with information to assist with their inquiries.
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Emergency services were called to Harrow Road, Auburn, at 11:20am on Monday after reports a baby's body was found in a garbage bin.
Acting Superintendent of the Auburn Police Area Command Darren Sly told reporters a member of the public was using the garbage bins when she discovered the baby.
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