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BackWoman arrested over baby's body found in Sydney bin
Woman arrested over baby's body found in Sydney bin
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Woman arrested over baby's body found in Sydney bin

A 24-year-old woman believed to be the mother of an infant found dead in a garbage bin in August has been arrested.

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Police in Sydney have arrested a 24-year-old woman believed to be the mother of an infant whose body was found in a garbage bin in Auburn on August 31.

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Emergency services discovered a baby's body in a garbage bin on Harrow Road, Auburn, on August 31.

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A woman believed to be the mother of a baby found in a Sydney bin last month has been arrested, police say.

Emergency services were called to Harrow Road, Auburn, at 11:20am on August 31 after reports a baby's body was discovered in a garbage bin.

In a statement today, NSW Police said a 24-year-old woman "believed to be the mother of the infant" was located and taken to hospital for assessment.

"Upon release from hospital, the woman was arrested and taken to Auburn Police Station where inquiries are continuing," it read.

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  • What charges will the woman face?
  • What are the circumstances of the infant's death?

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