Dead baby found in garden

According to reports, at about 8.45 am, Adrian Muktarsingh was walking towards his vegetable garden near Manraj Road, El Socorro Extension Drive, when he stumbled upon the body which appeared to be not more than a few hours old.

Reports are that the umbilical chord was protruding from the baby’s body.Muktarsingh alerted officers of the Barataria Police Station, who quickly responded. A district medical officer also visited the scene and pronounced the baby dead.

The body was ordered removed to the Forensic Science Centre, St James, where an autopsy is expected to be performed tomorrow.

It was unclear at news time whether police had found the baby’s mother and detained her for questioning.

However, Investigators believe the baby was home delivered and may have been dumped in the garden by someone from the area.