Authorities seek to remove from social media image of foetus being circulated by Australian anti-abortion activists

By Tory Shepherd · The Guardian World

Photograph, first published by anti-abortion campaigner Joanna Howe, purportedly taken at Townsville hospital Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A distressing picture of a foetus being called “ baby Samuel ” is now being used by a broad range of anti-abortion activists. Authorities are trying to have the image removed from social media, while the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) is investigating how it was taken and shared. Continue reading...