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Woman arrested after foetus was found outside Polokwane
Westenburg Police Spokesperson, Const Maphure Manamela says the woman was arrested in connection with the crime.
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POLOKWANE- A foetus was found near Extension 40 on Wednesday by residents in the community.
The foetus was found in a bucket full of blood with its umbilical cord still attached.
Manamela confirmed that a woman had been arrested and said she had been charged with concealment of birth.
Manamela said the woman would appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court soon.
Find out more about concealment of birth as a crime in Thursday’s edition of Review Weekend.
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