Missing newborn's remains found in Halifax; two charged

The search for a missing newborn in Halifax has ended after human remains were discovered in a wooded area on Sunday, and two people have been charged in connection with the case.

Halifax Regional Police said the remains of an infant were located at approximately 3:20 p.m. in a wooded area off Old Coach Road, near Prospect Road. The discovery came after the search shifted from an initial focus on a residence on Willett Street in the city’s west end, where officers and volunteer ground search teams had searched through the night and into Sunday morning.

The investigation began Saturday evening when a 23-year-old woman arrived at a local hospital in life-threatening condition. Police were alerted at about 9:40 p.m. after medical staff noted signs that the woman had recently given birth, though no infant was present. Investigators said Sunday that the woman remained in critical condition and that they believe she experienced a medical emergency not linked to violence.

Four people known to the woman were taken into custody for questioning on Saturday. By Sunday, police said two had been released, while two others had been charged. Sukhpreet Singh, 23, a relative of the woman, and his...