Age: 0
Sex: male
Date: 9 Sep 1923
Place: River Tweed
The body of a newly born child was found in the River Tweed wrapped up in brown paper.
The child had live for 5-7 days and was well nourished.
The child's stomach contained half-digested milk.
It was thought to have died within 48 hours of it having been found.
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see The Scotsman - Thursday 04 October 1923