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Woman Arrested After Newborn Found Dead in Brampton, Police Say

Peel Regional Police have taken a 23-year-old woman into custody following the discovery of a deceased infant in Brampton, Ontario. The investigation is ongoing near Kennedy Road N. and Williams Parkway.

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Woman Arrested After Newborn Found Dead in Brampton, Police Say
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Woman, 23, in Custody After Newborn Found Dead in Brampton

Peel Regional Police have arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection with the death of a newborn infant discovered in Brampton, Ontario, authorities confirmed.

Officers were called to the area near Kennedy Road N. and Williams Parkway after the infant was found unresponsive. Despite efforts, the newborn was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation Underway

Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the infant's death or the identity of the woman taken into custody, as the investigation remains active.

Peel Regional Police have asked anyone with information relevant to the investigation to come forward and contact investigators.

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Source: CBC News

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