Bremen
Dead baby found in rubbish bin – what we know so far
11/26/2025 – 01:13Reading time: 2 minutes
A dead baby was found at a waste sorting factory in Bremen. Investigators are faced with pressing questions – one of which is particularly perplexing.
A dead baby was found in a rubbish bin in Bremen on Tuesday morning. An employee of a waste disposal company made the tragic discovery.
Based on information, the identity of the child and the exact cause of death are not yet known. His body is due for an autopsy on Tuesday. According to the public prosecutor, it was a woman. Many questions remain open. What is known so far.
Location: The dead baby was found in a waste sorting facility. The company’s location is located in the industrial port area, north of the Weser, northwest of the city of Bremen. In the area there is an industrial area, the Bremen steel factory and the construction site for the Weser tunnel on the A281.
Gender: According to the public prosecutor, it was a woman.
Investigation: Police have started an investigation to clarify the child’s identity and the exact cause of his death. A hearse left the scene in the morning, as reported by reporters from the dpa news agency.
Autopsy: Forensics are expected to examine the body on Tuesday.
Identity: The baby’s identity and exact age have not been announced.
Parent: The identity and origins of his parents are unknown.
Cause of death: The exact cause of death has not been determined and is under investigation.
Background: It remains unclear whether this was an act of violence.
Origin: It is not yet certain whether the baby also died at the location where he was found. It is unclear how and why the baby ended up in the trash.
The Bremen police investigation continues.
