Keilor Downs, Victoria: Newborn baby found in yard after member of the public makes shock discovery

A newborn baby has been found alive in the yard of a home in Victoria.

Police say a member of the public raised the alarm after finding the infant abandoned in the yard of their Copernicus Way home in Keilor Downs shortly before 8am on Thursday.

“The baby and a woman from a nearby address were taken to hospital for treatment,” a police statement read.

Brimbank Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.