Woman assisting police after infant found dead in Perth storm water drain
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Version 0 of 1. Police say woman in her 30s ‘receiving appropriate care and support’ after workers made confronting discovery on Monday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A woman is assisting police after a baby boy was found dead inside a storm water drain. Two workers carrying out routine maintenance made the confronting discovery in Alexander Heights in Perth’s northern suburbs on Monday afternoon. Western Australia police confirmed a woman in her 30s is assisting with their investigation into the newborn’s death. “The woman is receiving appropriate care and support,” police said in a statement on Wednesday evening. “Given the sensitivities, we will be making no further comment at this time. Sign up: AU Breaking News email “The Western Australia Police Force would like to thank the community for their concern, support and assistance.” Police had earlier confirmed the infant had been placed in the storm water drain in recent days. There was no evidence the baby had been washed through the drain system, Det Sen Sgt Stephen Cleal told reporters on Tuesday. Detectives had made a plea for the baby’s mother to come forward amid concerns for her health. Police also urged people with information about the incident or CCTV recorded in the area to come forward. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion The WA premier, Roger Cook, had called it a “horrifying series of events” that had rocked the community, with flowers and teddy bears being left at the drain site. “This goes to the heart of everyone’s sense of humanity, a small child whose life has passed under tragic circumstances,” he said. |