Full Breakdown
Three-Month-Old Girl Found Dead at Great Wyrley Campsite; Four Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
9/8/2026, 12:25:45 AM
Core Event
On the morning of September 5, emergency services were called to land off Strawberry Lane near Great Wyrley, Staffordshire, after paramedics reported a three-month-old baby in cardiac arrest. Despite advanced life-support efforts by West Midlands Ambulance Service and a Midlands Air Ambulance Charity helicopter, the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Police subsequently arrested four adults at the location on suspicion of murder: a 42-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman from south Staffordshire, a 20-year-old woman from Wolverhampton, and an 18-year-old man from Walsall. All four were released on bail pending further inquiry.
Background & Context
Great Wyrley is a large village in the southern part of the Staffordshire region, situated roughly 30 km north of Birmingham. The incident occurred in a wooded area of a family campsite, prompting a swift multi-agency response that included ground ambulances, an air ambulance, and police investigators from the force’s child-protection team.
Data & Statistics
- Victim: three-month-old girl (name not released).
- Arrested individuals:
- 42-year-old male, south Staffordshire.
- 30-year-old female, south Staffordshire.
- 20-year-old female, Wolverhampton.
- 18-year-old male, Walsall.
- Time of first emergency call: 08:39 am (West Midlands Ambulance Service).
- Time emergency services arrived: 08:45 BST (Staffordshire Police report).
Official Statements & Responses
He emphasized that the investigation is being treated as an isolated incident and urged the public to avoid sharing unverified claims.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that two ambulances, two paramedic officers, and a helicopter attended the scene, administering advanced life support before confirming the baby’s death.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Officers have been working tirelessly to progress enquiries at pace ever since the incident was reported to us,” — Staffordshire Police
Timeline
- 08:39 am – West Midlands Ambulance Service receives reports of a medical emergency near Strawberry Lane.
- 08:45 BST – Police and emergency crews arrive; the baby is found in cardiac arrest.
- Shortly thereafter – Four adults are arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.
- Following day – All four individuals are released on bail while enquiries continue.
Impact & Community Response
Flowers, bouquets, a solar light, and a cuddly toy were placed on the woodland site as tributes to the “beautiful baby girl.” Police reiterated the importance of factual updates and cautioned against speculation.
What's Next
No further scheduled hearings or court dates have been announced at this stage.
