Police: Dead newborn found inside plastic bag on Long Island

BAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - Police on Long Island are investigating the death of a newborn child found inside a plastic bag on Ferry Beach.

Nassau County police said a man walking his dog in Bayville spotted the baby shortly before 5 a.m. Saturday. The bag was found around Sound Beach and Bayville avenues, authorities said.

Police said the age of the child had not been determined.

Homicide detectives are investigating the death.