Alleged mother of abandoned Durban baby arrested
The 21-year-old woman is expected to appear in Durban Magistrate's Court.
THE alleged mother of the newborn baby found abandoned in the bushes near the Engen uShaka convenience store on Tuesday has been arrested.
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Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala confirmed that the 21-year-old suspect was arrested for child abandonment on Thursday afternoon.
“A case of child neglect is being investigated by Durban Central Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit. We cannot comment further on the case as it may jeopardise our investigation. She is expected to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court,” said Gwala.
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The baby was reportedly found by a petrol attendant.
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