Police probe into murder of newborn baby in Sheffield continues as detectives work around the clock
The house at the centre of the murder probe is cordoned off
Detectives are working around the clock to investigate the death of a newborn baby in Sheffield.
A probe into the death was launched yesterday morning (Sunday, August 30) when South Yorkshire Police (SYP) was contacted over concerns for the safety of the baby girl at 5.58am.
Officers were deployed to a property on Holywell Heights, Wincobank, where the newborn was found.
Tragically, despite the best efforts of police officers and paramedics, the baby could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene - triggering a murder investigation.
Seven arrests have been made in connection with the death.
SYP said officers were working to ascertain the ages of all those taken into custody over the tragedy.
This morning the house at the centre of the police probe remains under police guard.
The property has been cordoned off with police tape.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, the senior investigating officer in the case, 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.
“Anyone with any information about this incident which could assist our investigation is asked to contact us.”
Call 101, quoting incident number 993 of August 30, 2026.
Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.