Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl
South Yorkshire Police have arrested seven people on suspicion of murder following the death of a newborn baby girl in Sheffield. The investigation is in its early stages, and authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation.
Why it matters
This is a high-profile criminal investigation involving the death of an infant, which has prompted a significant police response and community concern.
Image caption, Police were called to a property in Holywell Heights in the Wincobank area of Sheffield
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a newborn baby girl in Sheffield, police said.
Officers were called at about 06:00 BST on Sunday to a property on Holywell Heights in the Wincobank area following reports of a concern for the safety of the baby.
South Yorkshire Police said, despite the best efforts of officers and paramedics, the baby was pronounced dead at the scene.
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