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Seven Arrested After Newborn Girl Found Dead in Sheffield

8/31/2026

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South Yorkshire Police arrested seven for murder after a newborn girl was found dead in Sheffield.
Police responded to Holywell Heights in Sheffield's Wincobank at 5.58 am BST on 30 August 2026.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight said detectives are determining the ages of some arrested.
All seven suspects remain in custody while detectives continue probing the circumstances.
Police urged anyone with information to call 101 (incident 194 of 30 August 2026) or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

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South Yorkshire Police arrested seven for murder after a newborn girl was found dead in Sheffield.
Police responded to Holywell Heights in Sheffield's Wincobank at 5.58 am BST on 30 August 2026.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight said detectives are determining the ages of some arrested.
All seven suspects remain in custody while detectives continue probing the circumstances.
Police urged anyone with information to call 101 (incident 194 of 30 August 2026) or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.