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Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl

The baby was pronounced dead at a property in the Wincobank area of Sheffield.

Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl

Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a newborn baby girl in Sheffield, according to police. The incident occurred on Sunday morning around 06:00 BST at a residence on Holywell Heights in the Wincobank area. Despite the efforts of police officers and paramedics, the infant was pronounced deceased at the scene.

South Yorkshire Police Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight stated that the force is working to ascertain the ages of some of the arrested individuals. Knight assured the community that a dedicated team of detectives and officers are diligently pursuing justice for the baby girl at the center of the investigation. She urged the public to refrain from speculating about the incident, noting that the investigation is still in its early stages.

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