Mother of baby found in Perth drain charged

3 weeks ago

The mother of a babe who was recovered successful a Perth drain earlier this week has been charged.

Tradesmen recovered nan babe wrong a drain connected La Salle Road successful Alexander Heights astir 1pm (3pm AEDT) connected Monday.

Homicide squad detectives coming charged a 31-year-old female pinch 1 count of concealing nan commencement of a deceased baby.

Police responded to reports a kid had been discovered wrong nan drain successful Alexander Heights connected Monday, August 18, 2025. (9News)

It comes days aft constabulary made a nationalist entreaty for nan mother of nan babe to travel forward.

She is expected to look earlier Perth Magistrates Court connected September 12.

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