Woman Arrested for Murder After 18-Day-Old Baby Falls from Westminster Property
A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a tragic incident in which an 18-day-old baby girl fell from a residential property in Westminster, central London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called to Horseferry Road in Westminster on Saturday morning after receiving reports of a baby falling from a building.
Baby Pronounced Dead in Hospital
The infant was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment but was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the baby's name, but they confirmed she was just 18 days old at the time of the incident. The arrest occurred at the scene, with the woman taken into police custody for questioning.
Police Investigation Underway
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell of the Metropolitan Police issued a statement expressing condolences to the baby's family. "Our thoughts today are with the baby's family," she said. "The death of an infant is always an extremely tragic occurrence, and officers are making urgent inquiries around the circumstances." She added that the incident is believed to have occurred within a domestic context, but investigators are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward to assist with the ongoing inquiry.
Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the Horseferry Road area on Saturday morning to contact them immediately. The investigation is in its early stages, and authorities are working to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the baby's fall. Forensic teams have been deployed to the property to gather evidence, and neighbors have been interviewed as part of the inquiry.
This incident has shocked the local community in Westminster, with residents expressing their sorrow over the loss of such a young life. The Metropolitan Police have assured the public that they are treating the case with the utmost seriousness and are committed to uncovering the truth behind this heartbreaking event.
