A little boy, about three years old, was found about midday in a canefield by the Nelson Mandela Highway in St Catherine yesterday. The police were alerted by residents who found him.

He was taken to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was examined and found to be malnourished and weak. The police suspect that he had been alone for over 24 hours.



Anyone having information about the identity of the child, his parents or guardians, is being asked to contact the Spanish Town Police at 984-2305 or 984-2874, police 119 emergency number, or the nearest police station.