By Obakeng Maje

Letlhabile-North West police are investigating a case of concealment of birth after a foetus was discovered.

“The incident happened yesterday where a minor was playing in the street and discovered unusual box” Nkwalase said.

Police vehicle patrolling around Letlhabile responded to a scene where a partially burnt body of a stillborn was discovered.

“The incident happened yesterday afternoon at about 15: 10. 

The body was found wrapped with garments inside a box and placed in the water in a rut next to the road between block C and Block B, in Letlabile” Sergeant Philani Nkwalase said. 

Police said during the preliminary investigation on the scene, the officer noticed that the lower body of baby was burned beyond recognition. 

“However the upward body was still intact” police said. 

It is not known at this stage as to whom the baby belonged to and no one has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Acase of concealment of birth was registered and the police investigation continues. 

Police in Letlhabile are requesting for any assistance from the community to help speed up the investigation.