Infant Found Dead in Stormwater Drain Perth

Emergency services responded to a distressing discovery of an infant's body found in a stormwater drain on La Salle Road in Alexander Heights, a northern suburb of Perth. Tradespeople working on the drain alerted authorities around 1pm, prompting a significant police response and closure of the area to the public. Despite the presence of multiple ambulance crews, efforts to save the infant were unsuccessful. Police have launched a major investigation, interviewing neighbors and seeking CCTV footage to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have issued emergency alerts to Perth maternity hospitals concerning the welfare of the mother and are urging anyone with information about the case to contact police or Crime Stoppers immediately. The investigation remains ongoing with no confirmed details yet on the infant's age or gender.