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Newborn found strangled in bush
Mariannhill SAPS is looking for information about a newborn baby found strangled in a bush in Mariannhill.
A NEWBORN baby was found strangled in a bush in Mariannhill on Monday.
Mariannhill SAPS communications officer, Cpt Harold said the baby was found with a black t-shirt wrapped around the neck.
“The baby was found in a bush at Abbot Francis Road near St Mary’s Hospital.
“It is alleged that the mother of the new born baby gave birth in the bushes and used her t-shirt to strangle the baby.
“Clothes contaminated with blood and a pair of scissors that was allegedly used to cut the umbilical cord were found next to the deceased baby,” said Harold.
Mariannhill SAPS appeals to anyone with any information regarding this case to contact D/W/O Khwela on 031 717 2055/084 825 2281/0317172097.
