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Newborn Found in Keilor Downs Backyard as Police Appeal for Information

Specialist child-abuse detectives are leading the inquiry following the infant’s discovery.

Overview

  • A resident reported finding the baby in the yard of a Copernicus Way home in Keilor Downs shortly before 8am Thursday.
  • Ambulance Victoria deployed Advanced Life Support and Mobile Intensive Care paramedics, who treated the infant and a woman from a nearby address.
  • Both were taken to Western Health’s Sunshine Hospital and remain in a stable condition, authorities said.
  • Victoria Police assigned the Brimbank Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team to examine the circumstances.
  • Investigators urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au.