Police are appealing for information after uncovering grim evidence that a mother had given birth on the banks of a river in Sydney’s southwest.
Emergency services were called to the Cooks River near Wardell Road, Earlwood, about 4.30pm on Monday after “evidence of a birth” had been located.
Officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command arrived to find evidence that a child had been born near the water.
Police have serious concerns for the well-being of the boy and his mother.
Emergency services were called to the Cooks River near Wardell Road, Earlwood, at around 4.30pm on Monday after “evidence of a birth” had been located.
Detectives have established a crime scene and have launched an investigation into the incident.
The agents urge the mother to go to the nearest hospital to receive urgent care for her and her son.
As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with CCTV viewing or information about the incident to contact Burwood Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact stop crime at 1800 333 000.
The information is treated with strict confidentiality. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
