A mother has been charged with murder following the tragic death of her newborn baby girl, who fell from a height at a residential property in central London.
Infant Pronounced Dead After Fall
The 18-day-old infant was sadly pronounced dead in hospital on Saturday after falling from a residential building on Horseferry Road in Westminster. Emergency services responded to the incident, but despite medical efforts, the baby could not be saved.
Suspect Charged and Remanded
Zahira Byjaouane, 43, of Horseferry Road, has been formally charged with murder in connection with the case. She has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday for her initial hearing.
Location and Investigation Details
The incident occurred at a property on Horseferry Road, a well-known street in the Westminster area of central London. Forensic investigators were seen at the scene, examining the window and surrounding area as part of the ongoing police inquiry into the circumstances of the fall.
Authorities have not released further details about the investigation at this time, but the case is being treated as a murder investigation following the charge. The community has been left in shock by the tragic event, with local residents expressing their condolences.
This remains a developing story, and updates are expected as the legal proceedings progress. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with the investigation.
