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Newborn Found in Bin Dies; Police Launch Investigation

3/23/2026

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A newborn baby boy found in a rubbish bin at The Starview Chinese restaurant in Lee Theatre Plaza, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, died at Ruttonjee Hospital.
Paramedics rushed him to hospital after discovery by a cleaner.
Police received the report around 2:10 PM on Monday, found no identification documents, and opened an infanticide investigation.
The Wan Chai district crime squad leads the investigation, and an autopsy will determine the cause of death.

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A newborn baby boy found in a rubbish bin at The Starview Chinese restaurant in Lee Theatre Plaza, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, died at Ruttonjee Hospital.
Paramedics rushed him to hospital after discovery by a cleaner.
Police received the report around 2:10 PM on Monday, found no identification documents, and opened an infanticide investigation.
The Wan Chai district crime squad leads the investigation, and an autopsy will determine the cause of death.