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Seven arrested in Sheffield after death of newborn baby girl

South Yorkshire Police launched a murder investigation following an early morning response to a property in the Wincobank area.

The short version

  • Police arrested seven people on suspicion of murder following the death of a newborn baby girl in Sheffield.
  • Emergency services responded to a concern-for-safety call at a Holywell Heights property around 06:00 BST on Sunday, but the infant was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • South Yorkshire Police are working to determine the ages of the suspects and have asked the public to refrain from speculation while the investigation proceeds.

Key facts

  • Seven people were arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a newborn baby girl at a property on Holywell Heights in Wincobank, Sheffield.[BBC News]
  • South Yorkshire Police officers were called to the location at approximately 06:00 BST on Sunday regarding reports concerning the baby's safety.[BBC News]
  • The infant was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts by attending police officers and paramedics.[BBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Authorities are still working to determine the exact ages of some of the individuals arrested in connection with the case.[BBC News]

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