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Ladysmith police are investigating a case of concealment of birth after a premature foetus was found in a municipal trash bin in a local shopping complex on Tuesday afternoon (May 22).
Police and emergency officials were on scene.
Read initial story: Shocking: Newborn baby found dead in municipal trash bin
Community members looked on, aghast, while emergency personnel carried out their duties at the crime scene.
“I am heartbroken at seeing this. I was busy shopping when I heard people talking about a baby being found, so I went to see what was happening and saw the police. How can a mother be so heartless?” said a shocked resident.
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