New born baby found dead in Durban CBD

New born baby found dead in Durban CBD

Durban police are investigating a case of concealment of birth after the body of a newborn baby was discovered on the side of the road near Anton Lembede Street in the CBD. 

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Emergency services say the baby was found wrapped in a plastic on Saturday. Medics found members of the community gathering on the road. Sadly the baby had already died before their arrival. 


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The police's Nqobile Gwala is urging anyone with information to come forward.


"A new born baby believed to be 36-weeks-old was found in a bin. No arrests have been made, investigations are continuing," she said.


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