Freemans Bay Homicide: Charge Laid As Enquiries Continue

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4 days ago

A woman will appear in court in connection with an investigation underway into the discovery of human remains in Freemans Bay on Tuesday.
Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall Street.
Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, says a 32-year-old woman is expected to appear in court.
'At this stage we have charged the woman with interfering with human remains, and she is due to appear in the Auckland District Court,' he says.
'We believe this appearance will be via audio-visual link.
'A post-mortem examination was carried out on the baby yesterday, the results of which are still pending.
'We are conscious that this is a very delicate situation, and we are ensuring there is support in place for the woman.'
Cordons around Renall Street have since been stood down.
Detective Inspector Beard says Police are still carrying out enquiries at a specific property on the street.
'Our enquiries remain ongoing and it will take some time for a thorough investigation to be completed,' he says.
'We are continuing to ask for those in the community that might have information or CCTV footage that could assist us to get in touch.'
Anyone with information can update Police online now or call 105, using the reference number 250630/9878 or citing 'Operation Yarrow'.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.