Mother accused of setting newborn alight

A woman accused of setting fire to her newborn baby girl in the middle of a road has been charged with murder.

Burlington County prosecutors said Hyphernkemberly Dorvilier, 22, of Pemberton Township, New Jersey, was in custody on $500,000 (€432,,000) bail.

She tried to flee after starting the fire but was detained by residents, according to a witness. Police came upon the horrific scene after receiving a call about a fire in the middle of a road in the township, about 50km east of Philadelphia.