Seven arrested in Sheffield after death of newborn baby girl

NewsUK NewsSheffieldPolice were called shortly before 6am on Sunday21:41, 30 Aug 2026Police have arrested seven people on suspicion of murder after the death of a newborn girl in Sheffield.‌South Yorkshire Police said officers had received reports of a concern for the safety of a newborn baby in the Wincobank area at 5.58am on Sunday.‌Officers searched a property on Holywell Heights where the baby girl was found.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterDespite the best efforts of officers and paramedics, the baby was pronounced dead at the scene, the force said.‌Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody, the Press Association reports.Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight said: “We ar