A baby girl died after being found with multiple stab wounds, police have said.
Paramedics rushed to the scene in a block of flats in Hollywell Heights, Sheffield after reports of a concern for the safety of a newborn baby on Sunday morning.
The property on Holywell Heights was searched by police who found the baby critically injured.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
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An investigation has been ongoing to secure justice for the baby girl and yesterday (Monday 31 August) a forensic post-mortem determined that the baby died as a result of stab wounds.
DCI Tom Woodward said: ‘We recognise this is deeply distressing for those who would have loved to have a chance to love this baby girl, for the emergency services who responded and for the community who will inevitably be shocked by this incident.
‘Everyone involved in responding to this tragedy – from the first officers and paramedics on the scene to the detectives now leading the investigation – has felt the profound impact of this investigation.
‘Our commitment to this little girl is unwavering. We will confront every difficult and distressing challenge and pursue every line of enquiry with determination and care to secure justice for her.
‘We know the local community will hold her in their thoughts and support us as we work through this complex investigation.’
A total of seven people aged between 15 and 38 were arrested on suspicion of murder.
Two people, aged 26 and 37, have since been bailed.
Police have asked anyone with information to get in touch.
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