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00:27 EDT, 12 March 2021
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Two women who allegedly requested a circumcision on a baby girl as part of their cultural beliefs have been charged by police.
The women, aged 23 and 50, from the Cannington District in Western Australia, allegedly met with a doctor to conduct the illegal procedure on a two-week-old baby in January.
Police said the doctor refused and reported the incident to officers, sparking an investigation by Child Abuse Squad detectives.
WA Police said they believed the circumcision was planned as part of the women s cultural beliefs.
Two women allegedly planned a circumcision on a two-week-old baby girl in January (pictured: stock image)