While on patrol in the Mofokeng Section, in Katlehong, recently, officers from the Katlehong Police Station made a gruesome discovery.<\/p>\n
\u201cOfficers were told by members of the community that a baby had been dumped at a dumping site in the area.<\/p>
\u201cIt is believed the baby was stillborn and, therefore, was dead when it was dumped,\u201d explained Capt Mega Ndobe, Katlehong police\u2019s corporate communications official.<\/p>\n
When police arrived on the scene they discovered the body and noticed the baby had been burnt.<\/p>
A case of concealment of birth was opened by the Katlehong police.<\/p>\n
A 31-year-old woman has since been arrested, following a tip-off from the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe suspect was charged with concealment of birth, but this charge could be changed to one of murder as the baby was found burnt,\u201d Ndobe said.<\/p>\n
The woman was released from police custody on bail, and she is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate\u2019s Court again soon.<\/p>\n
\u201cPolice are still investigating the crime,\u201d said Ndobe.<\/p>\n
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