Infant found alive in a box under a tree in Gqeberha

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An infant found alive in a box placed near a tree in New Brighton is currently being cared for at the Dora Nginza hospital in Gqeberha.

Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says a community member looking for scrap metal made the discovery in a park in Gqalo Street on Sunday afternoon.

She says the boy, estimated to be one month old, was fully clothed and alive.

It is not yet clear how long the baby was in the box before being discovered.

A charge of child neglect is under investigation.

Any person who can assist in the investigation is urged to contact the Motherwell police.