Four charged with murder after newborn baby died from stab wounds

Police were called early on Sunday (Aug 30) following reports raising concerns for the safety of a newborn baby in the Wincobank area of Sheffield.

As part of their enquiries, officers searched a property on Holywell Heights, where the newborn baby girl was found.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A forensic post-mortem has since confirmed that the baby died as a result of stab wounds.

Detectives launched an investigation and seven people were initially arrested on suspicion of murder.

On Tuesday (Sep 1), four people were charged with murder, causing or allowing the death of a child, and perverting the course of justice by taking steps to conceal the killing of an infant.

They are Andrea Skopova, 20, formerly from Sheffield; Peter Horvath, 19 from Sheffield; Nina Horvathova, 37 from Sheffield; and Peter Horvath, 38 from Sheffield.

A 15-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with perverting the course of justice.

All five have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (Sep 2).

Two women, aged 26 and 37, who were arrested on suspicion of murder remain on bail.

Detective Chief Inspector Tom Woodward said: "This is a significant step in our investigation into the tragic circumstances that resulted in the death of this baby girl.

"I would like to thank our communities, who I know will have been deeply impacted by this traumatic incident, for supporting us as we work through this intricate investigation.

"We would ask the public to avoid speculating and posting information online about this case while the legal process takes it course. Protecting the integrity of the criminal justice process is crucial to us securing justice for this little girl."