Seven arrested after newborn found dead in Sheffield

A murder investigation has been launched after a newborn baby girl was found dead at a property in Sheffield, with seven people arrested on suspicion of the crime. South Yorkshire Police were called to an address on Holywell Heights in the Wincobank area just before 6 a.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026, following reports of concern for the safety of an infant. Officers searched the property and discovered the baby, who was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of police and paramedics. Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight, the senior investigating officer, stated that a dedicated team of detectives and officers is working to secure justice for the baby.