South Africa: Alleged Shoplifter Gives Birth in Holding Cell of Table View Police Station

A 23-year-old woman, apprehended for alleged shoplifting in Table View, suddenly went into labour in police holding cells on Thursday morning and gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Cape Town police said.

"It was very quick," said Captain Adriana Chandler, on the surprise arrival.

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