Baby death: Weston-super-Mare woman charged with murder
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The newborn baby boy was found in a garden in Weston-super-Mare in December 2020
A woman has been charged with murder over the death of a newborn baby in Somerset.
Sarah Jayne Barron, 34, from Weston-super-Mare, appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court earlier.
The charge relates to the discovery of a baby boy, believed to be just hours old, in a garden in Weston-super-Mare on 12 December 2020, police said.
Ms Barron remains in custody and is due to appear at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday.
A man who was previously arrested in connection with the death has been released without charge.
Senior Investigating Officer Det Supt Gary Haskins, from Avon and Somerset Police's Major Crime Investigation Team, said: "This is a significant development in what has been a complex and sensitive investigation.
"We know this update will impact on the local community where the incident happened.
"We'd encourage anyone with concerns or worries to speak to their local Neighbourhood Policing team."
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