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The body of a newborn baby has been found in rubbish at a waste recycling plant, police have said. | The body of a newborn baby has been found in rubbish at a waste recycling plant, police have said. |
A worker made the discovery at the city council-owned site in Fourth Drove in the Fengate area of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, on Wednesday morning. | |
An investigation has begun at the facility, which has been cordoned off. The death is being treated as suspicious, a police spokeswoman said. | |
She added that it was not yet known whether the baby was a boy or a girl. | |
A council spokesman said: "The materials recycling facility will remain closed while police continue their investigation following the tragic discovery. | |
"Staff remain on site and, once police have concluded their work, the facility will reopen." | |
The plant is operated by Viridor Waste Management Ltd. |