Bail for teen charged over newborn baby's death

Police at the crime scene in Green Bay, Auckland today. Photo / Greg Bowker

A teenager arrested after the body of a premature baby was discovered in west Auckland has been bailed with a 24 hour curfew.

The 18-year-old woman, who was granted name suppression, appeared in Waitakere District Court today charged with the disposal of the dead body of a baby with intent to conceal its birth.

The charges follow the discovery of a premature baby boy's naked body on a concrete path outside a residence in Barron Drive, Green Bay on Monday afternoon.

The woman was granted bail when she appeared but faces a 24 hour curfew, a court official told NZPA.

Her conditions also included not being allowed around children under 16 unless supervised, and handing in her passport.

Police yesterday said investigations were continuing into the suspicious death of the baby.

The results of a post mortem examination were not released.

Police said they were not seeking anyone else other than those already assisting police with their inquiries.

The woman will reappear at Waitakere District Court next month.

- NZPA