"Never known but never forgotten" - memorial garden set up in Sheffield to remember tragic baby
“A tiny life that touched our city in ways we will never forget”
A shrine has been set up in Sheffield city centre for a baby girl whose death triggered a murder investigation.
It has been organised to give Sheffielders a place to visit to pay tribute to the newborn girl who was stabbed to death in Sheffield last month.
The baby, who suffered multiple stab wounds, was found at a house in Holywell Heights, in the Wincobank area of the city, on August 30.
Four people have been accused of murdering the baby, named only as Baby S, and are to stand trial next year.
The baby’s mum Andrea Skopova, 20, Peter Horvath, 19, Peter Horvath, 38, and Nina Horvathova, 37, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court charged with murdering the child.
A 15-year-old girl also appeared in court charged with perverting the course of justice.
Today (September 8) Barker’s Pool was turned pink by two Sheffield sisters in memory of the baby.
Pink balloons are accompanied by stuffed animals, and bouquets of flowers in Balm Green Gardens, Barker’s Pool.
Electric candles have also been set up beneath a tree, with flowery fairy lights.
The garden is covered with laminated posters, titled ‘We stand with Baby S’.
The poster reads: “A tiny life that touched our city in ways we will never forget.
“A precious life taken too soon, never known but never forgotten.”
Sisters Aimee Robinson and Elliss Darby are behind the memorial.
Elliss said she initially posted the poster on Facebook and after an overwhelming response decided to create something permanent to remember the tot.
She said: “I’ve made this for us all to share and light up Facebook for Baby S.
“Although we never had the chance to know this precious little baby, the heartbreaking story has touched so many hearts across Sheffield and beyond.”
After securing council approval, the sisters are now calling for contributions, to make the remembrance area as beautiful as possible.
Elliss said: “If anyone would like to take any flowers, anything can be left for Baby S at anytime.
“If anyone would like to have something, but cannot get here please message me, I’m happy to take donations.”
The organisers said they hope to eventually set up a permanent memorial for the baby.