A teenage girl and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a newborn baby boy was found dead at a home today.
Police officers and the ambulance service were called to the property in Rossington, Doncaster, at 12.15pm but the infant was pronounced dead at the scene.
South Yorkshire Police said that a girl aged 17 and a woman of 45 years were arrested under suspicion for murder. They remain in custody.
Officers were dispatched to Rossington in Doncaster at 12.15pm. The infant was declared dead on the spot.(Stock image)
Jamie Henderson, temporary superintendent, said that it was a very tragic case. I am sure the people in my community as well as those farther afield are going to be shocked by what transpired.
“At the moment, we are still investigating the cause of the infant’s death and ask that the public refrain from speculation.”
The street remains under a cordon and people are asked to stay clear of the area.
Anyone with any information that could help police with inquiries is asked to dial 101, quoting the incident number 325 from 16 December.
You can also remain anonymous and contact Crimestoppers through their website Crimestoppers-uk.org, or call their UK Contact Centre at 0800 555 112.