There are fears for a woman who may have given birth on the banks of a river in southwest Sydney.
NSW Police are appealing for information after “evidence” of the birth was located on the banks of the Cooks River near Wardell Road, Earlwood about 4.30pm on Monday.
Attending officers say the evidence indicated a “child had been born near the water”.
“Police hold serious concerns for the welfare of the child and its mother,” a police spokesperson said, adding that the mother is encouraged to attend her nearest hospital for urgent care for herself and her child.
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Detectives have established a crime scene and have launched an investigation.
Police are urging anyone with CCTV vision or information about the incident to contact Burwood Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
