New Year’s Eve was marked by tragedy when a resident made the grisly discovery of an aborted foetus in a refuse bag next to a railway line in Homelake.
According to Randfontein Police spokesperson Captain Appel Ernst, police officers on scene described the discovery as gruesome.
It is said the foetus was spotted by a man next to the tracks in Railway Street while he was looking for bottles and tin cans to sell.
A case of abortion has been opened.
The foetus was removed from the scene and sent to a forensics laboratory for further investigation.
Investigating officer, Warrant Officer Pappas Mhlongo would appreciate any information that might assist the police. He can be contacted on 011 278 8100.
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