Body of newborn baby found inside a plastic bag

Dunnottar - The body of a newborn baby was found in an open veld last Thursday.

A herder, who was watching over his cattle near Tonk Meter Way in Selcourt, noticed one of his cows grazing near a black plastic bag, which seemed to have something heavy inside.

“He found the body of a newborn baby boy inside the bag,” says WO Tommy Tomlinson, Dunnottar police spokesman.

Police were called to the scene and are investigating a case of concealment of birth.

If you know who the mother of the child is, contact the investigating officer, Const Thokozani Tshili, on 071 058 0533 or 011 737 9627.

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