Seven arrested as murder probe launched after newborn baby girl dies
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a newborn baby girl was found dead at a Sheffield home.
Police received a report raising concerns for the safety of a newborn baby in the Wincobank area of Sheffield at 5.58am on Sunday (Aug 30).
As part of their enquiries, officers searched a property on Holywell Heights, where the newborn baby was found.
Despite the efforts of police officers and paramedics, the baby girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation has since been launched, with a dedicated team of detectives and officers working on the case.
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
Police said they are working to determine the ages of some of those arrested.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight said:
"We are aware news of this will be deeply concerning and I want to reassure our local communities that we have a dedicated team of detectives and officers hard at work to ensure justice is secured for the baby girl at the heart of this investigation.
"As part of our investigation seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. All of them remain in police custody at this time. We are working to determine the ages of some of those arrested.
"Our investigation is in its early stages and we would like to remind people to avoid speculating about this incident."