Newborn thrown from Verulam window to be moved to place of safety
Updated | By Nushera Soodyal
The newborn baby boy who was thrown from the window of a building in Verulam, north of Durban will be moved to a place of safety once he has been discharged from hospital.
The baby fell 3m to the ground.
His 31-year-old mother's been charged with child abandonment and made her first appearance in court yesterday.
Police say an employee heard the baby's cries near a business premises on Saturday.
Health officials say the little boy is doing well.
His 31-year-old mother's been charged with child abandonment and made her first appearance in court yesterday.
Police say an employee heard the baby's cries near a business premises on Saturday.
"Police arrived at the scene and the baby was taken to hospital for treatment," said SAPS spokesperson Thulani Zwane.
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The mother allegedly gave birth to the child and immediately threw him out of the window.Health officials say the little boy is doing well.
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