Police are investigating the death of a newborn baby whose body was discovered inside a garbage bin in Sydney's west on Monday. Emergency services responded to reports at a bin along Harrow Road in Auburn around 11:20 a.m. on Monday.
The baby is understood to be a boy. A crime scene has been established, and detectives from Auburn are leading the investigation into the incident.
Authorities have expressed serious concerns for the welfare of the baby's mother and are urging her to seek medical attention at the nearest hospital. Police are also appealing to the public for any information related to the incident or for anyone who was in the Auburn area at the time and may have relevant mobile phone or dashcam footage. Information can be provided to Auburn Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
NSW Police are scheduled to hold a press conference later today to address the incident.