Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSeven people aged between 15 and 38 were initially arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery (PA Archive)A murder investigation has been launched after a newborn baby girl was found dead at a property in the Wincobank area of Sheffield on Sunday morning. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that a forensic post-mortem examination established the infant died as a result of stab wounds. Seven people aged between 15 and 38 were initially arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery. Two of the suspects, aged 26 and 37, have since been released on bail while police have obtained a warrant to extend custody for the remaining five individuals. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Woodward described the tragedy as deeply distressing and stated that officers are pursuing every line of inquiry to secure justice. In fullNewborn baby girl found in Sheffield house was stabbed to death, police sayMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

On arrival, South Yorkshire Police officers searched the home and found the baby. Despite desperate efforts by paramedics, the newborn was pronounced dead at the scene.

Newborn baby girl found unresponsive by police in the Wincobank area of Sheffield