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Woman arrested over newborn found dead in Hong Kong rubbish bin
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of concealing a child’s birth after a newborn boy was found abandoned in a toilet rubbish bin at Lee Theatre Plaza and later died.
Newborn found abandoned and declared dead
A newborn boy was discovered abandoned in a toilet rubbish bin at Lee Theatre Plaza in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. The infant, with the umbilical cord still attached, was found by a cleaner and rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. This incident has caused shock in the Hong Kong community.
Suspect arrested and investigation underway
Officers from the Wan Chai district crime squad arrested a 34-year-old woman in the Eastern district on Thursday. She is being held on suspicion of concealing the child's birth and is currently undergoing police questioning. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the abandonment and the motives behind it.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-26)*
