Woman arrested after baby found dead in Sydney bin

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Police in Sydney have arrested a 24-year-old woman suspected of being the mother of an infant found dead in a garbage bin on August 31 in Auburn. Emergency services responded to Harrow Road at 11:20 am that day after reports of the discovery. The woman was initially taken to the hospital for evaluation and then arrested; police investigations are ongoing.

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On August 31, a newborn boy was discovered dead in a rubbish bin outside an apartment complex on Harrow Road in Auburn, Sydney. Police estimated the infant had only been alive for about 36 hours before being found. Detectives identified a 24-year-old woman as potentially being the baby's mother after reviewing extensive CCTV footage and conducting a public appeal for information.

The 24-year-old was initially taken to hospital by police on Tuesday, where she underwent an assessment. After her release, she was arrested at Auburn Police Station. She faces charges of concealing birth by disposing of the body and is set to appear in court later this year under conditional bail.

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In a statement today, NSW Police said a 24-year-old woman "believed to be the mother of the infant" was located and taken to hospital for assessment.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-17

2026-09-17 · ABC News (AU)

Woman arrested after baby found dead in Sydney bin · assertive framing

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A woman believed to be the mother of a baby found in a Sydney bin last month has been arrested, police say. asserted

police → believe → bin

Emergency services were called to Harrow Road, Auburn, at 11:20am on August 31 after reports a baby's body was discovered in a garbage bin. asserted

body → call → bin

In a statement today, NSW Police said a 24-year-old woman "believed to be the mother of the infant" was located and taken to hospital for assessment. asserted

woman → say → assessment

"Upon release from hospital, the woman was arrested and taken to Auburn Police Station where inquiries are continuing," it read. asserted

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