15-year-old girl among five held over death of newborn baby in Sheffield as police release more details
Police have revealed the ages and genders of the seven arrested
A 15-year-old girl is among five people still in custody after a newborn baby girl died at a Sheffield house, as police continue to investigate a suspected murder.
Police have now confirmed there are two men, two women and one teenage girl still in custody.
The two men are aged 19 and 38, and the two women are aged 20 and 38.
A 15-year-old girl also remains in custody while detectives investigate the death.
A further two women, aged 26 and 37, have been released on bail.
Earlier today, South Yorkshire Police shared that detectives had been granted extra time to quiz five people arrested over the death.
A murder investigation was launched after police were called to a property on Holywell Heights, Wincobank, at around 10am on Sunday, August 30, following concerns for the welfare of a baby.
Officers found the newborn at the address, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A bouquet of pink and white flowers has since been left outside the property.
Detective Chief Inspector Tom Woodward, the new senior investigating officer leading the case, said police were working to secure justice for the baby girl.
He said: “Our priority from the outset of this investigation has been to secure justice for the baby girl at the centre of this heartbreaking case and we are working round the clock to ensure this is achieved.
“This investigation is complex, with many different parts which are moving fast. As we work to establish answers, we please ask that you avoid speculating around the circumstances of this tragic incident.
“Our officers as well as specialist search officers, will continue to be around the Wincobank area conducting enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 993 of August 30, 2026.
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.