Newborn baby found dead in Wagga, woman and second infant injured

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The incident occurred in the vicinity of Wagga Beach. Photo: Bidgee/Wikipedia.

CONTENT WARNING

NSW Police are investigation the death of a newborn baby and injuries to a woman and another infant, who were found inside a tent at Wagga beach near the Murrumbidgee River and the CBD this weekend.

Just after 4.20 pm on Saturday (2 May), emergency services were called to Cadell Place following a concern for welfare.

Officers from Riverina Police District attended and located a 37-year-old woman, along with the body of a newborn infant and a second infant.

The woman and the surviving infant were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, where the baby remains in a critical condition.

A crime scene has been established, and police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

NSW Police are continuing their investigations. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.