THE police in Uitenhage are conducting an inquest after the body of a newborn baby boy was discovered in a drum in Gamble Street.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Gerda Swart, a a group of children last Thursday at about 15:25 were playing in the canal next to Gamble Street in Central when they saw a 20 litre drum and discovered the body of the newborn in it.
“A post mortem will be held to determine the exact cause of death. The circumstances surrounding the discovery and how the body landed up there is not clear and it is under investigation,” said Captain Swart.
- Police are appealing to anyone who can assist with the tracing of the mother or with the investigation to contact Detective W/O Deon Roos on 079 896 8148 or SAPS Uitenhage on 041 996 3438.
