10 Nov 2013

Woman accused of leaving baby in Brisbane park

12:45 pm on 10 November 2013

A woman has been charged after a baby was found in a park in Brisbane.

The baby, believed to be a seven-month-old boy, was left at the Royal Esplanade at Manly about 3.20pm (AEST) on Saturday.

AAP reports the infant is in state care after a medical examination found him to be healthy.

The woman, 25, has been charged with leaving a child under 12 unattended. She will appear in the Wynnum Magistrates Court on Monday.