Dead foetus found dumped in dustbin
A homeless man was going about his business inside the dustbin when he came across a foetus.
A foetus was found inside a dustbin in Villieria on Wednesday evening.
The foetus was found around 20:45 in Stormvoel Road, said Kilnerpark Security spokesperson Ancelize van der Kooi.
“A homeless man was going about his business inside the dustbin when he came across a foetus. He alerted the public and we (KPS) were called to the scene. On arrival, our reaction officers found the foetus still attached to the umbilical court,” she said.
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Van der Kooi said police were called to the scene for investigation.
Villieria police could not be reached for comment.
Bophelong health centre have encouraged women to use their Baby Safe Drop if they want to give up babies to be safely adopted or taken into foster care.
The centre was officially launched in 2013, after many babies were abandoned in and around Mamelodi
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