Tragic Incident in Westminster Leads to Murder Investigation
A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of an 18-day-old baby girl in central London. The infant tragically fell from a height at a property on Horseferry Road in Westminster, sparking a major police investigation.
Emergency Response and Hospital Battle
Police officers were called to the scene at 7.30am after receiving reports that a baby had fallen 'from a height'. The newborn was immediately rushed to hospital, where medical teams fought to save her life. Despite their efforts, she was later pronounced dead, leading authorities to launch a murder inquiry.
The arrested woman remains in police custody as detectives continue their urgent enquiries into the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident. Officers have indicated they believe the tragedy occurred 'within a domestic context', though the investigation remains ongoing.
Police Appeal for Information
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell expressed the force's condolences, stating: 'Our thoughts today are with the baby's family. The death of an infant is always an extremely tragic occurrence, and officers are making urgent enquiries around the circumstances.'
She added: 'At this stage, we believe the incident occurred within a domestic context, but we are appealing for anybody with information to come forward.'
The Metropolitan Police have urged anyone with relevant information about the incident to contact them immediately as they work to establish the full sequence of events that led to this heartbreaking loss of life.
