Newborn baby abandoned near Durban service station

POLICE are investigating a case of child abandonment, after a new born baby, believed to be two weeks old, was found in the bushes near the Engen uShaka Service Station on Tuesday.

The baby was reportedly found by a petrol attendant.

According to Captain Nqobile Gwala, the baby was found at around 4pm and was taken to hospital for medical attention and later to a place of safety.

“A case of child abandonment is being investigated by Point SAPS and the circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated,” said Gwala.

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Meanwhile, on their Facebook page the service station appealed to any one with information regarding the child to come forward.

“This beautiful baby was abandoned in the bushes, at our service station @engenushaka our attendant found her. If anyone has any information regarding this child, or has seen anything could you kindly contact us on 031 332 0858 or send us a message. The child is in a care facility temporarily,” the message read.

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