Woman, 20, arrested after newborn’s body found in dustbin at East London student residence

A 20-year-old woman has been arrested after the body of a newborn was discovered in a dustbin at a student residence in East London.

Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, a spokesperson for Eastern Cape police, confirmed that the woman was taken into custody and charged with concealment of birth.

The baby’s body was found on Friday, and the circumstances of the incident are still under investigation.

Nkohli added, “The circumstances surrounding the incident are forming part of the investigation. She is due to appear in court soon.”

It is not yet clear whether the woman is a student at the university where the residence is located.

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