THE mother of a baby who was found dead near a stream in Germany after being reported missing in now under investigation.

Police said the 32-year-old is suspected of having left the child’s body on the outskirts of Rankbach in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

NINTCHDBPICT001089598114The three-month-old baby’s body was found near a stream near his mothers home Credit: BILD Fotoservice NINTCHDBPICT001089564721Police earlier rushed to the scene in Baden-Württemberg, Germany Credit: Alamy

The mum initially told cops her three-month-old boy was snatched by a stranger from his pushchair.

But cops found no evidence to suggest the baby was abducted.

The mum is now being investigated on suspicion of faking a crime.

Emergency reponders discovered the small body lying in or near the Rankbach stream at around 1.45pm on Friday.

Cops identified the body as three-month-old Adrian who had been missing since 11pm on Thursday night.

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